69 pages • 2 hours read
Walter Dean MyersHoops
Fiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 1981A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Walter Dean Myers' Hoops receives acclaim for its realistic depiction of inner-city life and the personal growth of its protagonist. Readers appreciate the authentic slang and basketball scenes. Some critics find the plot predictable and secondary characters underdeveloped. Overall, it is praised for its strong message and relatable themes.
Who Should Read Hoops?
A reader who would enjoy Hoops by Walter Dean Myers is typically a young adult with an interest in basketball, underdog stories, and coming-of-age narratives. Fans of The Crossover by Kwame Alexander or Slam! by Nick Hornby will appreciate the similar themes of personal growth, sports, and overcoming adversity.
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Reading Age
12-18yearsLexile Level
740L