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PRAISE FOR SASQUATCH IN THE PAINT"A crisp tale of sports, smarts and what it means to be your own man or woman-or boy or girl, if you happen to be 13...It seems to be an embarrassment of riches to be, say, one of the best basketball players in history and also write tightly entertaining novels for kids, but there you have Abdul-Jabbar. Fearless, caring sports fiction."―-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)PRAISE FOR SASQUATCH IN THE PAINT "This funny and inspirational novel based on Kareem's sudden growth spurt as a middle-schooler captures the excitement of playing basketball and the anxiety of growing up--while growing tall, which I know a little something about. Kids will learn about the wonderful world of basketball and the importance of friendship and following your dreams."―-Magic JohnsonPRAISE FOR SASQUATCH IN THE PAINT "This smart, sensitive novel is full of simple truths that extend far beyond the court."―-BooklistPRAISE FOR SASQUATCH IN THE PAINT "The depth and realism Abdul-Jabbar and Obstfeld bring to the novel keep it from being a run-of-the-mill sports story...Readers will feel a kinship with Theo as he maneuvers through tough but realistic choices."―-Publishers WeeklyPRAISE FOR SASQUATCH IN THE PAINT"A humorous novel that delivers a heartwarming story about growing up, facing down bullies, and learning what true friendship is all about."―-School Library Journal

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played basketball for the Milwaukee Bucks (1969-1975) and for the Los Angeles Lakers (1975-1989), helping his teams win six NBA Championships. He is the NBA's all-time leading scorer, with 38,387 points. He also holds the records for the most field goals (15,837) and the most minutes played (57,446). Abdul-Jabbar gave the game the skyhook, considered basketball's most classic, and lethal, offensive move. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995. Since retiring, Abdul-Jabbar has been an actor, basketball coach, and an author, focusing on history. His previous titles include GIANT STEPS, KAREEM, BLACK PROFILES IN COURAGE, A SEASON ON THE RESERVATION, BROTHERS IN ARMS, and ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS: MY JOURNEY THROUGH THE HARLEM RENISSANCE, and the children's non-fiction book about inventors, WHAT COLOR IS MY WORLD?, won the NAACP award for Best Children's Book. In 2012 he was selected as a U.S. Cultural Ambassador.Raymond Obstfeld is a novelist, screenwriter, and nonfiction writer. His second novel, DEAD HEAT, was nominated for an Edgar Award; he also wrote an award-winning YA novel entitled JOKER AND THE THIEF. Obstfeld has previously collaborated with Abdul-Jabbar on the sports memoir ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS: MY JOURNEY THROUGH THE HARLEM RENISSANCE, and the nonfiction picture book WHAT COLOR IS MY WORLD?. Obstfeld currently teaches creative writing at Orange Coast College as an associate professor.

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Age Range: 8 - 12 years

Grade Level: 3 - 7

Series: Streetball Crew (Book 1)

Paperback: 288 pages

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion; Reprint edition (January 13, 2015)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1423192540

ISBN-13: 978-1423192541

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5 x 0.8 x 8 inches

Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review:

4.7 out of 5 stars

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"Sasquatch in the Paint" Hits a Grand Slam"Sasquatch in the Paint," written by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld, is the story of Theo Rollins and the tough moments he faces in turning thirteen and becoming a teenager, and while an element of the story is set against the backdrop of basketball, this book hits a Grand Slam.And just as the title foretells, Theo must get into the paint of his life and establish his game there as well as on the basketball court, as he faces major conflicts at every turn. Early in the story, Theo is playing in a school basketball game and his opponent in the paint is majoring in confidence. Theo asks himself what is he confident about in his life, if anything, and knows the answer is zero. And we go from there into the mixed up and confused world of a young teen that climbs a seemingly endless staircase with no elevator to the top, but that is the heart of the journey we take with him.Theo is a thirteen year-old African-American boy at Orangetree Middle School in Orange County, California, a school where only a handful of black students attend, and is populated mostly by Asian students, with a dabbling of America's melting pot mixed in. His father is Marcus Rollins, police officer and widower, thus Theo is without a mother, and his best friend is Brian "Brainiac" Horowitz, a husky boy quick with quips and sarcasm, who is Theo's partner on the school academic team called Brain Train, and who happens to be Jewish.Theo grew six inches over the summer and his height bestowed some attention in the school halls never before given and he likes that, and when asked to join the school basketball team by Coach Mandrake he agrees, and that's where the story begins - in the middle of a game that Theo blows because of his lack of playing skills, as up to that moment Theo had chosen academic achievement over sports.Right then, in the first few pages of the book, the reader knows Jabbar and Obstfeld have crafted an adventure much more than an episodic coming of age tale, and that the story, rich with humor as well as the angst we all faced in our own coming of age, is something far broader, and bigger, and a challenge to stereotypes and prejudices.Theo was called "Sasquatch" by fans in the stands at the first game because of his big feet and his clumsy behavior on the basketball court where we meet him, where he towered above all other players in height, but was the shortest on skills. And the ringleader of the name-calling is a girl called by Theo, "Crazy Girl," aka Rain Kadinski.What story about becoming thirteen and all its issues wouldn't include a girl? But Rain is all new to Theo as the first girl noticed as more than a glance in his life, and not because of any romantic thoughts, this relationship is born in conflict because of her boastful intelligence and right-to-the-heart observations of Theo's behavior. Rain Kadinski inhabits her own world on her own terms and serves as a catalyst for Theo's life adjustments because of her radical difference in life attitude, a confidence in her word and steps that challenge Theo's insecurities from every angle.And that is how the story develops - with everything we expect to happen being turned upside-down - from Theo on the Brain Trust, to having Brian as his best friend, to being unskilled at basketball to meeting the first girl in his life with any meaning who is that way because of her truthful boldness, to an enraged cousin from the `hood whose song he had written and shared with only Theo had been stolen from Theo's backpack and was now a hit by a major band, to being challenged to a brain match to stay on the Brain Trust, to having his basketball coach pretty well tell him if he doesn't improve he is off the team, to the mystery of Motorcycle Guy and why he hit Crazy Girl, to just who the heck is Crazy Girl, to his dad's secret dating, to the question how does one young teenager even think about finding himself when his world is filled with a mine field of these issues exploding with every step?The characters in the story are numerous and clever, with some given formal names, like Brooke, the self-absorbed diva of the Brain Trust, to others just named by a quality they possessed - Motorcycle Guy, Burrito Breath, Tunes, Fuzzy Mustache, names bestowed by young teens as identifiable enough for the characters they encounter. Nicknames are a very important part of the story, for the story is told through Theo, and his identification of others as no more or no less than the quality they possess is humorous and certainly an of age characteristic we carry with us into adulthood.But just as the title foretells, Theo must get into the paint of his life and establish his game there, as well as on the basketball court, and is forced to face the struggles it will take. Theo's world is shaken when he sneaks a peak on his dad's computer and finds out good old dad is secretly dating a woman he met at an online dating service. And then there's this lack of confidence thing - both his basketball coach and his academic team coach put him on notice to ship up within the week or ship out. And that conflict is drawn so beautifully. We immediately love the academic team, except for Brooke, as they are characters drawn by illustration as likable, and here is where Theo has some gravitas - in knowledge. But the basketball team, outside of one player, Chris Richards, the respected best ball player who possesses Yoda qualities, is one-faceted, with talent with the ball as the only measure. Theo must choose which he wants more, which he can't do, and chooses to succeed in both, which he can't do.Again, the authors have written a story that is multi-leveled:Dialogue is a the diamond that drives the story, memorable and mostly humorous, as humor is the tool used by all age groups to face new ideas and challenges to the comfortable status quo. Humor moves the story forward, and forces us to look within our minds and decide how we are going to handle new conflicts, and a way is to poke fun at those newly discovered conflicts, followed by gradual acceptance.An exchange between Theo and Brian after Theo has lost that first game and blames himself is foretelling of the great juxtaposition of the Brain Train team and the basketball team, and the rich, depth of intelligence not afraid to be displayed by Theo or his friends, but worn as truth, is inspiring to young people to seek the same. This story doesnt' stop at one specialty group for an audience, such as athletes, but challenges young people to go beyond barriers and stereotypes. "I let those punks from Danbury Heights get to me. That skin-color comment shook me."Brian snorted. "Yeah, that's the reason you sucked." Theo frowned at his friend's sarcasm. "You wouldn't understand." "Right, because I'm white. There's no way a chubby white Jew with thick glasses, a wild Jew-fro, and perpetual acne could understand the emotional effects of name-calling. Thank goodness my life has been so full of unicorns and rainbows." Theo grinned. "Then you agree." Brian punched Theo in the arm. "As McLandburgh Wilson said, "The optimist sees the donut, the pessimist sees the hole."And in his first conversation with Crazy Girl that theme is developed in a magnificent exchange of the two on a playground that also foretells some coming conflicts in addition to this one: She saw Theo looking at her jersey. "Dr. J's number," she said proudly. Theo shrugged. He'd heard of Dr. J, but he had no idea exactly who he was or why he was called "doctor." He'd never followed sports of any kind. That was his dad's thing. ...She shook her head in disgust. "No wonder you stink at basketball. You've got no appreciation for the game or its history." Theo leaned down so his face was close to hers and glared. "Yeah? Do you know who Magnus Carlsen, Levon Aronian, and Vladimir Kramnick are?" She seemed to lift up on her toes to return his glare. When she didn't answer, Theo straightened up and grinned. "See? The world doesn't revolve around basketball. There are other things. More important things." She put the basketball on her finger and spun it like a globe. "Those are the three top-ranked chess players in the world. Carlsen from Norway, Aronian from Armenia, and Kramnik from Russia." Theo's jaw dropped open like a cartoon animal's. He was surprised it didn't clunk against the ground. She laughed. "Lookin' smart there, Sasquatch. Hey, maybe because of me, your nickname will be `Sasquatch.' When you're famous they'll mention me in the Wikipedia entry about you. `Cute, awesome girl he knew who used to beat his butt at basketball.' How's that sound?"For young adults it is a coming of age tale most can relate to as there are visible characters involved in the story who are the thoughts and fears and worries of young adulthood, such as Motorcycle Guy, who is a big, mean dude who hits Rain and of course, rides a motorcycle. And early in the story, though Theo doesn't know Rain yet except as Crazy Girl, he goes to her defense though he is no help. At that moment we see Theo as having courage to face his fear of a fight, along with some stupidity, so we choose to side with him and go along for his ride.For adults, the story is so well written, with twists beyond twists, second guesses, mysteries, and the most subtle foreshadowing of amazing happenings in a style that enlists us in the quest, while remembering our own walk through these issues, and checking to see if we have fully handled them, we become Theo's teammates.There are many great and colorful characters in the story, and each one has a major validity, the same as in our lives, where we have people around us we can use for support or use to hone our rough edges, just as iron sharpens iron. Also in Theo's life is Gavin, his tough, in-your-face cousin from the `hood who makes him feel uncomfortable because they have such different attitudes and values. But whose own journey is juxtaposed next to Theo's.Theo grows one small, painful step at a time; he doesn't sprint to self-adjustment, which is just another colorful contrast in a story filled with symbolic contrasts that are a backdrop canvas and never an intrusion into the story.Further, and most importantly, it is a great story, and I don't think anyone can put it down because from the first page we are in a world so brilliantly crafted by Jabbar and Obstfeld. This is no Hardy Boys crime drama; this is a real life story that is captivating and appealing, with all elements of story possessing a charisma that fascinates us and gives us what we want most from a book - enjoyment.How can someone you don't know guarantee you will enjoy this story? It is impossible, but I will do it nonetheless, it is more than an amazing journey, it is a pure delight, a rich novel as big as "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," with some similar themes and poignant moments, this is one story so grand and so big, it seems inadequate to write a brief review, it is a great story that will not only touch young lives, but change them. All that a book can be is fulfilled within the pages of "Sasquatch in the Paint." And yet, it is also a humble story that welcomes us along with Theo and we savor each page until we realize there are no more to enjoy.My hope is there will be many books about Theo, and I will stick with him through the rest of his life, if Jabbar and Obstfeld are so generous as to give us that gift. Theo and company have become to me, the reader, a part of the family. And I would like them there on holidays, rainy days, sharing the adventure of our lives together.Lawrence PorricelliPresidentSouthern California Writers Association

This is a compelling story of boys coming of age in a diverse community. Each faces his own challenges raised by unique gifts and liabilities, and magnified by broken families and pressure from kids at school. This story takes place now, in our current world, and along the way we see how different forces in popular culture influence the choices each boy makes in his life. Nicely written at a level suitable for both middle school kids and adults.

I enjoyed Kareem's book about a boy who was growing faster physically than he was mentally or emotionally. I appreciated the relationship between the dad and son. They learned to hold it together after losing their wife and mother.Feed the "bib" was and funny yet realistic concept that most blacks in America live with everyday.I have a nephew that I thought about giving this book to after reading it. He grew faster that normal too. He is 7'2" at 19 years old. No, he doesn't play basketball because he has many bone abnormalities. That is one thing that breaks his heart, I think.Thanks, Kareem, for an insightful story!

Good product. Meet expectations

I have been reading this to my seven year old. It is good so far. Some older themes that I am not sure he understands not that I want him to at this point. Otherwise he enjoys it and follows the vibe of the book this fat.

Streetball Crew Book One Sasquatch in the Paint ..Great book, I bought this book to encourage my son, he's into it...Thank you...!

I purchased this book for my 13 year old grandson who plays basketball, and decided to get one for myself, as well, so I could read and discuss it with him (he lives out of state). Enjoyed it so much I didn't want it to end! Imagined that Theo continued to grow, did well in school, and went on to play in the NBA! :) And loved the unexpected twist.

Gave it to a ten year old boy, who reads way above his level!He said it will be one of his favorites! He also plays basketball at home & on a team.Great book!

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Alexander Freed is the author of Star Wars: The Old Republic: The Lost Suns, as well as many short stories, comic books, and videogames. Born near Philadelphia, he endeavors to bring the city’s dour charm with him to his current home of Austin, Texas.From the Hardcover edition.

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Series: Star Wars

Paperback: 496 pages

Publisher: Del Rey; Reissue edition (June 28, 2016)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1101884762

ISBN-13: 978-1101884768

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Over the years, we’ve gotten a lot of different types of Star Wars books. From Goosebumps to straight up horror novels, to romance and mystery to prison and time travel. Amid all those books, warfare has been a common theme, after all it’s in the title of the movies. But very few have presented themselves as war stories. The Medstar duology dabbled in the genre by taking a stab at M.A.S.H. The New Jedi Order books delved into warfare, but it was a matter of space battles and lightsaber fights. Yet Battlefront: Twilight Company doesn’t side step the war by focusing on a hospital unit. Nor does it Star Wars it up with lightsabers and dogfights with starfighters. Instead, this book feels like an account of a real war. These are ground troops slugging it out on unremarkable alien worlds, watching their comrades die, and not seeing an end in sight for the war. The heroes of the rebellion are legends that are talked about but rarely glimpsed. 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So while most of the book focuses on Twilight Company, you get a handful of chapters on SP-457 and her experiences on Sullust, which ties in later in the book. There’s also Tabor and Verge who get another handful of chapters as they hunt down Twilight Company. Everything comes together in the end and the format works well to break things up and showcase the different views of the war.The highlight of the book, however, is how well Alexander Freed nails the feel of a war story. I’ve read a lot of war biographies, and Battlefront: Twlight Company feels like a soldier’s account of his campaign in the Galactic Civil War. The little details of battle, the discussions between the soldiers in their downtime, the bond between them, and the violence of war, it’s all captured brilliantly. This feels real. There’s no better way to put it than that. Yet it’s not just they way Freed captures a soldier’s story, but how he uses it to illuminate the complexities of the conflict. Everyone in this story has a different motivation for what they do, and none of them are straightforward. They’re all products of their experiences and mysteries for the readers to explore and discover. Even by the end of the book, not all of those questions about the characters are answered, but there are a enough clues for the reader to make their own conclusions. It’s satisfyingly complex, immersive and moving. If you’ve ever wondered what it must be like for a soldier in the Rebel Alliance, this is the book you need to read.Having read over two hundred Star Wars books, it takes a lot to stand out and make an impression. What’s really impressive is that this is Alexander Freed’s first novel. With Battlefront: Twilight Company, he tells a war story like we’ve never seen before in Star Wars. It’s gripping, stirring storytelling that throws readers straight into the trenches with the soldiers of the Rebel Alliance. Who will live? Who will die? It’s all another step forward in the war against the Empire. I give it a five out of five.

This book presents a view of the Rebellion supposedly little seen, a company of grunts doing the dirty work fighting the Empire. It's a gritty book, filled with unlikable characters and the lead character doesn't believe in the Rebellion to begin with, he's a soldier doing his duty. There are a couple of cameos, but this is the story of Twilight Company itself. There is an additional arc about a crafty Imperial governor, who in my opinion was the most interesting character in the book.It took me forever it seems to read this book. It's slow,dull and the plot moves at a glacial pace. It's my least favorite canon book. While this book touches upon the rebels escape from Hoth, I have issues with the lack of leadership from Alliance high command. Much of it is non existent and Twilight Company has to follow it's own path. Even in the show Rebels, both Mon Mothma and Bail Organa were actively involved with rebel strategy and I sincerely doubt that they would've let Twilight Company falter. I've read Battlefront Inferno Squad, showing the fight from the Imperial side and it offered a much greater bond with the characters. To be honest, I just never felt a bond with anyone in this book. Very disappointing since the author is a Star Wars veteran who did a fantastic job on Rogue One, used to write for the KOTOR game and created one of my favorite characters. Unless you just want to read every book, you can wait on this one. Jonathan Davis did a wonderful job on the audiobook.

When I picked up this book, I had no real expectations that it would be good, or all that enjoyable. I am not a gamer, so I haven't played the game this ties into. I was rather surprised to find that I loved this book, and even more surprised to see that it was the author's first novel.I have missed this particular aspect of the Star Wars EU since the final Republic Commando novel. There hasn't been a proper war novel in some time, and I love to read stories from the perspective of boots on the ground. Showing the troops as hungry, dirty, tired at every turn was spot on. The curt exchanges between the main characters and the gallows humor were very accurate and not overly cheesy.The best part of the book was the main protagonist Namir. He is a battle weary war junkie. He doesn't believe in the Rebel cause, but he fights for the man or woman or alien at his side. As with most combat vets he doesn't care for the ideologies of the people in charge or their politics. He just wants to keep the people closest to him safe. What happens when he is put in charge?I also saw how the new Star Wars canon is fitting together more seamlessly. The book hints at what could happen if the Alliance were in fact to defeat the Galactic Empire. Of course the story doesn't end with Return of the Jedi. Of course the destruction of the second Death Star and the death of the Emperor doesn't mean the end of the war.This book also shows how a certain group of characters from a certain show could be alive and we just haven't heard of their exploits. But that is pure speculation on my part.Overall, I felt that this was the most thought provoking book to come out of the Star Wars EU in many years. I will definitely re-read it in the future and hope that Freed will write another book for Star Wars in the near future. This book was a worthy addition to the Star Wars lore.

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Age Range: 1 - 12 years

Grade Level: Kindergarten - 6

Series: My Dragon Books (Book 20)

Paperback: 44 pages

Publisher: DG Books Publishing (November 9, 2018)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1948040603

ISBN-13: 978-1948040600

Product Dimensions:

8 x 0.1 x 10 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review:

4.7 out of 5 stars

7 customer reviews

Amazon Best Sellers Rank:

#13,547 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Great book. My son started picking up on similarities between himself and the dragon. Now when we work together and he needs to follow directions, he reminds himself to be the good dragon :)

I ordered this especially for a 3rd grade student. He listened to the whole book, but was "too cool" to admit he liked it! I liked the format and the fact that the dragon was the protagonist, instead of the boy.

Teaches a good lesson in an entertaining way. My son loves reading this book.

Great book for kids.

its a great book for kids. Its will guide you about training dragon. Learning content. Providing proven tips and steps. Recommended.

A cute, funny and entertainment kids book. The story is based on Dragon named Diggory Doo. The concept of this book is really acknowledge and learning content for kids. Overall, it was a great purchased for my son.

This is a great book. I can't say enough about the book.I want to recommend this book to dragon lover fans.

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