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Guys Read #3: The Sports Pages
by Jon Scieszka
PUBL. RECOMMENDED AGE: 8-12
PUBLISHER: Walden Pond Press
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2012
NO. PAGES: 272
GENRE{S}: Realistic Fiction, Sports Fiction
MAIN CHARACTER GENDER: Male
SERIES: Guys Read
PREQUEL: Guys Read #2: Funny Business
ISBN: 006196378X
READ & REVIEWED BY: Shannon - StorySnoop


The Story
Guys Read #3: The Sports Pages—Book Review

Guys Read is back and this time it is all about sports! Ten stories, written by some of the best children's book authors around, center around sports and the boys who play them. Authors James Brown, Joseph Bruchac, Chris Crutcher, Tim Green, Dan Gutman, Gordon Korman, Chris Rylander, Anne Ursu, and Jacqueline Woodson all contribute their own story written just for guys. From martial arts to running and baseball, there is something in here for every sports fan.
The Scoop
Guys Read #3: The Sports Pages—Book Review
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Guys Read: The Sports Edition is a collection of short stories, some fiction, some non-fiction, by a variety of incredibly talented writers, making this a highly readable book. Even the most reluctant reader--if he is a sports fan--will love this book. It is perfect for the boy with a short attention span for reading, but may not appeal to those boys who aren't interested in athletics. This isn't another one of those dumbed down books written for boys who don't like reading, rather these stories are meaningful, sometimes humorous, and there is usually a moral to the story. Some themes in this wholesome read include: sportsmanship, blame and accountability, perseverance, and family dynamics. A little sports history is also thrown into the mix. In one story, a boy mentions the fact that he has two moms, and the family is a loving and supportive one. Guys Read: The Sports Edition is a gem of a read for boys who love sports.
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