Bildner, Phil Rookie of the Year, Illustrated by Tim
Probert, 254 pages. Farrar Straus Giroux. 2016. $15.99. Language: G (0
swears, 0 "f"); Mature Content: G; Violence: G;
Rip and Red are
on top of the world as they enter fifth grade. They are excited to have the
best teacher and rule the basketball court once again! They quickly realize
that their year, on and off the court, will be turned upside down when Tiki, a
spunky and charismatic girl, moves in. Join their adventure and find out the
lessons they learn!
Rookie of the Year is the perfect book for
basketball fans and a great sequel to A Whole New Ballgame! Rip and Red
are great friends that hook readers right from the beginning. Their basketball
games are described play-by-play in a way that any basketball reader is sure to
enjoy!
EL - ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: Amy, Elementary Teacher.
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