![]() There are billions of people on this planet and out of all of them, only one is your brother. Three Masters of the Mind members wanted me to give up basketball. Mathlete 'The light-hearted banter and family dynamics make it wholesome. ought to find a large fan base.' Publishers Weekly, on Athlete vs. Mathlete 'An honest and funny representation of sibling rivalry and peer pressure, this contemporary tale. Mathlete series.' Booklist, on Athlete vs. ![]() 148 – “Mom and Dad wanted me to be a basketball star. A promising first volume in the Athlete vs. But when Coach Baxter called my name, I realized that I’d only been fine with being the brains because I never imagined I could be both things – a mathlete and an…athlete.” ![]() 101 – “After so many years of being divided into brains and brawn, Owen and I had both been fine with our roles. They made me feel like I could do anything. 58 – “I don’t know what it was about that shiny blue and silver fabric, but I knew those shoes were as magical as Superman’s cape or Spider-Man’s skintight suit. “I saw the kid almost kill himself with a yo-yo in fourth grade.” 26 – (Speaking of Russell) “But he has no coordination,” Paul said, laughing. 16 – (Masters of the Mind warming up by rhyming) “If a rat sat on a fat cat’s mat, would the cat be okay with that, or find a bat and go after the brat?” Owen begins to worry when it seems that Russell is invading his turf! The story is told by both brothers in alternating chapters. However, Russell has some real skill when it comes to blocking shots. Owen helps Russell prepare for tryouts, mainly to prevent him from making a fool of himself. Mack 93 Hardcover 53 offers from 1.95 A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story Linda Sue Park 15,760 Paperback 1 Best Seller in Children's Africa Books 227 offers from 1.15 Editorial Reviews Review Owen's and Russ's characterizations solidly depict middle school life. The new basketball coach notices Russell’s height and insists that he try out for the basketball team. Russell is an outstanding student and the captain of the Masters of the Mind team, and although he’s tall, he is uncoordinated and no good at sports. Owen is great at sports but only an average student. Summary: 7 th graders Owen and Russell are fraternal twins with very different strengths and interests. Ratings/Awards: Iowa Children’s Choice ’14 – ‘15 Themes/Curriculum Connections: Alternating & 1 st Person Point of View, Jealousy, and Sibling Rivalry
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