Description

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Lonnie wants to be a basketball star, but his Gramps won't put up a hoop at their house. Gramps says Lonnie is too young, leaving Lonnie utterly HOOPLESS. With the help of his Gran, who was a playground legend in her day, Lonnie learns to play in exchange for helping with chores around the house. Will it be enough to convince Gramps that Lonnie is ready for a hoop?

About the Author

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Nick Healy is the author of several books for children and adults. His children's books include a highly regarded biography of Muhammad Ali, along with several other nonfiction titles and picture books. He also co-authored Image & Imagination, a book of tips and prompts for young writers. His fiction for adults has been published in North American Review and other literary magazines, and his short-story collection, It Takes You Over, received a 2013 Friends of American Writers Literary Award. Currently, he teaches creative writing at Minnesota State University, Mankato.Randal Jackson is an artist and animator originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His passion for drawing and writing began when his older brother introduced him to the world of comics and anime. He studied Film and Animation at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and is the creator of the animated basketball series Super Slam Dunk Ultra. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California.