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The Hoopster

The Hoopster

Andre Anderson is a black teenager with a bright future. He loves to play basketball. He loves to hang out with his friends. He loves to laugh. Andre has skills, brains and heart. He also has a burning dream to be more than anyone thinks he can, both on the court and in the field of journalism.

But when Andre gets his chance at the big time he incites flaming passions in areas no one ever expected, including the heart of his smart, ambitious, hot girlfriend, Gwen, and the hateful soul of a vicious gang of racists. Triumph turns to tragedy as a violent attack calls everything Andre ever believed into question and he is forced to fight an internal war with himself about how to do battle with unabashed brutality, silent depression and a thirst for vengeance.

How does a man get up when he’s been unjustly beaten down?

Andre is about to find out.

Andre is The Hoopster.

With its vivid dialogue, true-to-life characters and cinematic action, The Hoopster marks the arrival of a compelling new voice in young adult fiction. The first book in a contemporary urban trilogy, The Hoopster races along with the speed of a three-on-one fast break toward a soulful conclusion that’s a slam-dunk — especially for reluctant readers.

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    Alan Lawrence Sitomer
    California Teacher of the Year, 2007
    & author of Disney’s New Picture Book
    DADDIES DO IT DIFFERENT
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    Learn more about all my books at http://www.AlanSitomer.com

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  • Woods_jimmie03

    I Love This Book !

  • http://www.alanlawrencesitomer.com/ Alan Sitomer

    Thanks a ton for the support! Love to hear it.

    All my best,

    Alan

    Alan Lawrence Sitomer
    California Teacher of the Year, 2007
    & author of Disney’s funny new YA Novel
    NERD GIRLS: A CATASTROPHE OF NERDISH PROPORTIONS
    Learn more about all my books at http://www.AlanSitomer.com

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  • Fybkidz114

    this book is really great except that i have to read it in my anoyying first period  with my anoyying teacher ms conner 

  • Jamarwilson2

    book is awesome

  • http://www.alanlawrencesitomer.com/ Alan Sitomer

    You are awesome for taking the time to send me this note… thanks!

    All my best,

    Alan

    Alan Lawrence Sitomer
    California Teacher of the Year, 2007
    & author of Disney’s funny new YA Novel
    NERD GIRLS: A CATASTROPHE OF NERDISH PROPORTIONS
    Learn more about all my books at http://www.AlanSitomer.com

  • AwesomeGuy

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    Alan Lawrence Sitomer
    California Teacher of the Year, 2007
    & author of Disney’s funny new YA Novel
    NERD GIRLS: A CATASTROPHE OF NERDISH PROPORTIONS
    Learn more about all my books at http://www.AlanSitomer.com

  • Tejaytw

    nice i read homeboyz and the secret story of sonia radriguez your a good author keep up the good work

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