Time-Out

Athlete vs. Mathlete #3

by W.C. Mack

There’s only one slot left at the local basketball camp, and both Russ and Owen Evans want it, but it goes to Owen. Russ’s only option is the “Multi-Sport Sampler” camp, and he’s anything but enthusiastic.When the twins arrive at camp, though, things take an unexpected turn. From the moment he sees the grit and natural gifts of the other guys, Owen suspects he’s in over his head. Meanwhile, Russ is inspired. He studies the science of soccer, volleyball’s variables, and the principles of pole vaulting, delighted to discover that it all makes perfect sense.But when he sees how bummed-out his brother has become, Russ knows it’s his job to snap Owen out of it. Can he convince his ever-competitive twin to let down his guard and learn from the Hoopster hotshots?

Genres: Sports, Middle Grade, Humor, Childrens

208 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2014

About the author

W. C. Mack was born in Vancouver., B.C. and now lives in Portland, Oregon. She also writes as Winnie Mack.

Reviews

[Josh · Rating 3 out of 5]

YOU QUIT BASKETBALL RUSS!

[emyrose8 · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE! These books are so good! Not only are they full of sports, they’re packed with lessons about being a better person, friendships, and family. I loved everything about Russ’s story in this third book. He gains confidence, uses his strength to his advantage, and becomes a good coach. Owen... sigh. He took longer for me to warm up to, but he’s a very realistic character a lot of my basketball boys will relate to. He does some growing too and I am satisfied with the ending. I wish it had been just a little longer! I wasn’t ready for it to end!

[Parker McGinnis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Time-Out was one of my favorite books I read this year. It's about Owen and Russell (twins) who go to a camp which has one spot left for basketball and one spot left for multiple sports and no spots left for other camps. Russell goes to multiple sports where he learns how fun these sports are and how to play them. Owen goes to the basketball camp where he learns how to be a good player.

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very good book. It was a very good third book to the athlete vs mathlete series. I liked how it took place in a different setting than the first two books. I also liked how Owen finally stopped being a jerk. Overall, this was a very good book.

[Luke R · Rating 5 out of 5]

The fiction book, Time-Out in the series Athlete vs Mathlete, by W.C Mack, is a great read for kids who like all sports especially basketball. the only thing thats going through Owens head right now is, SPRING BREAK! He is so excited and is so happy to go to this camp called the Hoopsters that is letting 12 year olds go this year instead of 14. His brother Russell, on the other hand can't wait to go to regionals with his master of the minds team and especially the family getaway trip to the coast. But, that won't happen when Owen persuades his parents to let Russ and Him go. He doesn't care if Russ doesn't want to go to Hoopsters. He just does what he wants when he wants. Will this change at camp? Will this act of selfishness catch up to Owen? Does Owen know what he's getting himself into? Well, read this book and and you will know the answers to all.

[Monique · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cringed. I couldn't read more of Owen being a complete jerk! It was horrible, and I was slightly worried when only a few pages left and he was still in jerk mode. But it was fine, nothing to much to complain about. Although I of course favor Russ, I feel the author should give him some faults too. It's like, the author telling us to like Russ just because he doesn't have many character flaws, and he should because his brother already has so many!
But I loved it and I'm glad Russell is learning more sportiness:)

Next one, yeah?

[Karen Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like this series and now have all 3 for my 8th-grade classroom library. The twins are believable characters and it's fun to see how the nerd and jock interact. There is always a life lesson, but the books aren't too preachy.

I would recommend this to a reluctant reader because it's easy to read and understand, yet still interesting. Not exactly exciting and action-packed, but it moves along at a good pace. 6th and 7th grade boys would be the target audience more than 8th I think, but it will fill a niche in my class.

[Beth Kakuma-Depew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Follows a similar formula to the first book, with introverted Russ bailing out extroverted Owen. But for kids who want a short fast sports read, this third book in the series serves up a fun read.

ps. Kudos to the cover artists who don't nail down the race of the twins. How do you think they look? Personally I think their mom's white and their dad's black. And part of the reason no one thinks their related is because one looks more black than the other.

[JoygaPeach · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this book in a giveaway & my son really enjoyed it. I am looking forward to purchasing the other books in the series for him.

[Yana "Always Forgets to Log Out" Gaskell]

i wnat hotdogs

[Candace Hudson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good addition to the Athlete vs. Mathlete series. Good lessons for middle grade readers about not giving up and friendship.

[Jerry Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

This is the best book of the whole series everybody should read it and it had such a happy ending

[Chixchoice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb

I would recommend this book to sports lovers as it teaches you about respect on and off the court. Great book!!!

[Loring Wou · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great way to teach kindness

The only thing that would make it a lot better then it is right now is if they showed them nore