Pro Basketball's All-Time Greatest Comebacks

by Sean McCollum

Overview

From a surprise run to the playoffs to an unbelievable comeback in a championship series, few things are more exciting in pro basketball than seeing an underdog overcome the odds to win it all. Basketball history is filled with amazing stories of teams that fought back from the brink to win a title and players who find the inner strength to return to the game they love. Filled with incredible stories and action-packed images, readers will find themselves cheering on their favorite underdog teams and players to victory.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543554335
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Series:	Sports Comebacks
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Award-winning author Sean McCollum has written more than 30 nonfiction books and hundreds of articles for children and teens. Currently living in the United States Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea, he has sailed on ships big and small, and always checks where the lifeboats are stowed.

Table of Contents

Getting back in the game — Refuse to lose — Down but not out — Turnaround teams — Returning heroes — More great comebacks — Glossary — Read more — Internet sites — Index.

Interviews

1. A mix of dramatic stories about modern and historical teams and athletes, including many recognizable stars. 2. Inspirational comeback stories teach readers about the value of grit and determination, and never giving up on your dreams. 3. Popular sports topics combined with approachable and fun-to-read text appeals to reluctant readers and avid readers alike.

Editorial Reviews

05/01/2019

Gr 3–5—Filled with fast-paced, engaging writing, this series is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Determined, talented teams can rally to come back for big victories, like the 2004 ALS comeback of the Red Sox over the Yankees, a stunning upset that led to the Sox sweeping the Cardinals in the World Series. In addition to showcasing teams that change their fates, each book contains a section that highlights players who have returned to their sport after devastating illness or injuries. Perhaps most memorable for young readers will be the story of Peyton Manning, who was traded by his longtime team, the Colts, after back surgery and ended up winning the Super Bowl with his new team, the Broncos. Highly visual and engaging, this series is full of winning titles. VERDICT Who doesn't love a comeback kid? These are sure to be popular picks for browsers.

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