CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 8, 2005
"A real treat for basketball fans young and old. (Fiction. 10+)"
When Stevie Thomas wins a sports writing contest and gets to cover the Final Four college basketball championship in New Orleans, he knows it's going to be the most unbelievable weekend of his life.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2004
"A winner. (Fiction. 10+)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2003
"A fast-paced, sweet-natured tale for more than just fans. (Fiction. 10-13)"
A team of young ballplayers, who have the will but not necessarily the talent, can save the town's legendary baseball field from developers by winning one crucial game.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2002
"One would need Jim's courage to overcome the cover illustration, neither evocative nor inviting, but if a middle reader joins Russo on this journey, he might just find that life is like basketball: there's more than one way to run the offense. (Fiction. 10-14)"
Those who have never known the tense pressure of shooting a free throw in front of a home crowd may at least have felt the knot in their stomach when facing an expectant audience while giving a speech.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2001
"A fast-paced, multi-layered story. (Fiction. 11-15)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 31, 2000
"But maybe, just maybe, Richard is a bit more aware at the end that others have dreams, too. (Fiction. 11-13)"
The versatile author of Gypsy Davey (1994) and the Blue Eyed Son trilogy weaves a subtle, challenging study of star-crossed friendship.
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