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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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i am reading this book for my reading report
This is the best book i've ever read so far,and i give it a two thumbs up.I just finished it yesterday in class
this book is wow… i want to read more…
you are an amazing author… my teacher gave me this book and i was like man its gonna be whack.. but it was the opposite. i love readin' cuz' o this…
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i am honestlyy in love with this book , and i am look foward to reading more books by this author its definently a great book on lovee , basketball , and lessons .
I LOVED this book. It is my all time favorite (and that is saying a lot because I read a bunch!) I play basketball so I can really relate to it. I plan to read Hip-hop high school next. I want to say thank you to Mr. Sitomer for talking about “real subjects” like sports, teenage love, gangs and drugs. This is why teenagers love your books. That is why I love your books. Keep up the good work! I am so glad that you blog! You have answered all of my questions for my English report. Thanks=p
i really like all of your books they caught my i the i read was “Homeboyz” and i dont like to read im 13 and i really really dont like to read but when i started your book i couldnt leave and when i did i came running back i read your book in 1 and a half day. but alls i have left to say is can you please make movies out of your books i would really really love to see them.
p.s. pretty please can you make them a movie if you can, thank you for your time!
Hey man i loved this book i read the summary and was like i love it already and i started the hip hop highschool this morning after the hoopster i love reading and im only in The 7th grade you are a wonderful auother keep it up
I GOT THE BOOK *_*THE HOOPSTER*_* AT THE BEGNING OF THE BOOK IT IS GOOD THISBOOK MAKE ME LAUGH REAL HARD IN SCHOOL I GOT THE BOOK HOOPSTER AT THE SCHOOL RIF DAY IFU DONT KNOW WHAT THAT IS. IT ISA DAY WHEN U CAN GET A BOOK IN IT'S YOURS IM ON THE 4TH CHAPTHER OF THE THATS REALLY GOOD FORAN 7TH GRADER THAT GOT THE BOOK DOING 8TH PD WHILE I WAS IN, INSCHOOL ANYWAY HAVE TO GO FINSH RADE TE GREAT BOOK THE HOOPSTER ALAN LAWRENCE SITORNER
so this book is mostly bout him being beat down nd racism
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I was hesitant to use this book with my juniors this year because of the theme and violence. My students, however, got very into the book. Well written, interesting, and all around enjoyable. Thank you for providing kids with something they can not only relate to, but enjoy reading.
what is the setting plot character development
yeahh same ihate reading but when iread homeboyz icouldnt get my hands off of it.. i finished it in 2 days..i am looking forwoard to read hoopsters
yeahh same ihate reading but when iread homeboyz icouldnt get my hands off of it.. i finished it in 2 days..i am looking forwoard to read hoopsters