Guys Read: The Sports Pages

Guys Read: The Sports Pages - Paperback

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Guys Read: The Sports Pages

Guys Read: The Sports Pages - Paperback

by Jon Scieszka , Gordon Korman , Chris Rylander
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Book Overview

by Jon Scieszka (Author), Gordon Korman (Author), Chris Rylander (Author)

The Sports Pages, the third volume in Jon Scieszka's Guys Read Library of Great Reading, features ten short stories guaranteed to put you in the ring, under the basket, and right behind home plate.

From fiction to nonfiction, from baseball to mixed martial arts and everything in between, these are a collection of stories about the rush of victory and the crush of defeat on and off the field.

Authors include Dustin Brown, James Brown, Joseph Bruchac, Chris Crutcher, Tim Green, Dan Gutman, Gordon Korman, Chris Rylander, Anne Ursu, and Jacqueline Woodson, with illustrations by Dan Santat.


This all-star collection brings the action with ten unforgettable tales:


  • An All-Star Author Lineup: With beloved writers like Jon Scieszka, Gordon Korman, Jacqueline Woodson, and Dan Gutman, each story is a total game-changer.
  • Perfect for Reluctant Readers: These fast-paced, high-interest sports stories are designed to get guys reading and keep them turning the pages.
  • Victory and Defeat: Explore the thrill of the win and the sting of a loss in tales that show what it truly means to be part of a team.
  • Humorous and Unforgettable Moments: From winning the World Series with a lucky grapefruit to taking down Derek Jeter, these stories are packed with humor, heart, and wild twists.

Front Jacket

Ten stories guaranteed to put you in the ring, under the basket, and right behind home plate, from the following perennial all-stars:

Dustin Brown
James Brown
Joseph Bruchac
Chris Crutcher
Tim Green
Dan Gutman
Gordon Korman
Chris Rylander
Anne Ursu
Jacqueline Woodson

with illustrations by Dan Santat

Back Jacket

Ten stories guaranteed to put you in the ring, under the basket, and right behind home plate, from the following perennial all-stars:

Dustin Brown
James Brown
Joseph Bruchac
Chris Crutcher
Tim Green
Dan Gutman
Gordon Korman
Chris Rylander
Anne Ursu
Jacqueline Woodson

with illustrations by Dan Santat

Number of Pages: 272
Dimensions: 0.92 x 7.8 x 5.57 IN
Publication Date: July 10, 2012
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Guys Read: The Sports Pages
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 7
ISBN9780061963773
Author Jon Scieszka , Gordon Korman , Chris Rylander
PublisherWalden Pond Press
GenreChildren and Sports
FormatPaperback
PublishedJuly 2012
LanguageENG- English
Pages272
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids and Teens & young adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Jon Scieszka
Multiple award-winning author Jon Scieszka grew up in Flint, Michigan, the second oldest and the nicest of six boys. Jon went to school at Culver Military Academy in Indiana where he was a Lieutenant; Albion College in Michigan where he studied to be a doctor; and Columbia University in New York, where he received an M.F.A. in fiction. He taught elementary school in New York for ten years in a variety of positions. He is the author of many books for children including the New York Times Best Illustrated Book The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (illustrated by Lane Smith), the Caldecott Honor book The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (illustrated by Lane Smith), and Math Curse (illustrated by Lane Smith). In addition to his work as an author, Jon also runs a web-based literacy program called "Guys Read" that is designed to encourage boys, particularly reluctant readers, to get involved with books. In 2008, Jon was named the country's first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, a joint effort of the Library of Congress and the Children's Book Council. During his two-year role as Ambassador, he acted as a spokesperson for children's literature, speaking to groups of parents, teachers, and children to encourage the importance of reading. You can visit Jon online at www.jsworldwide.com.
About Gordon Korman
Gordon Korman is the beloved author of over one hundred novels for young readers, including hilarious middle-grade classics such as the Macdonald Hall series, I Want to Go Home, and Slacker. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com.

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