Bouncing Back, Scott Ostler
Bouncing Back, Scott Ostler
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Bouncing Back

Author: Scott Ostler

Narrator: Sean Patrick Hopkins

Unabridged: 5 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/08/2019


Synopsis

Packed with humor and thrilling sports action, this "wonderful story of friendship and the unique ability of kids to overcome a challenge" (#1 New York Times bestselling author Mitch Albom) "will get in your heart and won't get out" (#1 New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica).

Back in his old basketball league, before the car accident, thirteen-year-old Carlos Cooper owned the court, sprinting and jumping and lighting up the scoreboard as his opponents (and teammates) watched in amazement. But now, Carlos feels completely out of his league on his new wheelchair basketball team, the Rollin' Rats. After all, how can he make a layup when he's still struggling to learn how to dribble?
But when the city's crooked mayor threatens to tear down the Rollin' Rats' gym, Carlos realizes that he can't stay on the sidelines forever. Because without a gym, the team can't practice, and if they can't practice, they can kiss their state tournament dreams goodbye. If Carlos is going to learn what it truly means to be part of a team and help his new friends save their season, he'll have to either go all-in . . . or get out.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Darla on October 03, 2019

This book is heartwarming and filled with authentic basketball court action reminding us that wheelchair basketball is indeed real basketball. The book begins with Carlos going to his first practice with the team. He is relatively new to being in a wheelchair and struggles with being on the court in......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on May 10, 2020

Scott Ostler is a writer of sports non-fiction and that background allows him to bring a ring of authenticity to the basketball aspect of his debut novel for middle grades students. But there is so much more than basketball in this novel! Students and teachers will easily recognize themes of perseve......more

Goodreads review by C on June 21, 2020

Interesting topic...wheelchair basketball. Fans of Wonder and Out of My Mind will like it. Boy loses his parents in a car accident and moves in with his Aunt and Uncle. Bully at school. Sports fans will like how a lot of things are worked out through basketball.......more

Goodreads review by Abby on June 13, 2023

Wonderful book......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on July 16, 2021

Pros: disabled youth athletes are empowered when the gym they use for basketball practice is about to be torn down Cons: The bad guys are overly stereotypical. I also have concerns that this book was not written by someone with a physical disability. I could change my rating after Disability in Kidli......more


Quotes

Praise for Bouncing Back:
"A wonderful story of friendship and the unique ability of kids to overcome a challenge. Inspiring for young athletes and non-athletes alike."—Mitch Albom, #1 New York Times bestselling author; Sports Columnist, Detroit Free Press; panelist, ESPN's The Sports Reporters

"My old friend Scott Ostler has always written a sports column informed by humor and heart. Now he gives us a novel about a boy, and his teammates, who will get into your heart and won't get out."—Mike Lupica, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Heat and Travel Team

* "The multi-tiered plot moves quickly, the characters are engaging, and the wheelchair basketball is a unique premise, but the real draw in this debut novel from sportswriter Ostler are the vivid descriptions of basketball action. Of equal interest to boys and girls, this strikes just the right notes about teamwork, friendship, and acceptance."—Booklist, starred review

"Enjoyable... Perfect for middle grade fans of Mike Lupica."—School Library Journal

"A sports story that's as heartwarming as it is action-packed."—Kirkus Reviews