Slam Dunk Shoes

by Jake Maddox, Bob Temple

Jamals been asked to try out for the super-elite youth basketball team. His dad makes him a If Jamal makes the team, he gets new shoes. But will the fancy new shoes really improve Jamals game?

72 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2007

About the author

Who is Jake Maddox? Athlete, author, world-traveler–or all three? He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps–literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers.

Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jamal's been asked to try out for the super elite youth basketball team.They have the best jerseys in the league. His dad tells him If Jamal makes the team, he gets new shoes. He makes the team and he likes the team and their jerseys. Jamal gets his shoes he loves them.

I do recommend this book because it is a good book. It has lots of detail.I will continue to read this series.My favorite part was when he made the team.I give this book 5 stars Because it was a good book to read.

[Zulabin]

I this book teaches you that you should not care what people think of just be your selves.

[Stanley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is nice Jamal was asked to try out for super-elite youth basketball team.

[Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought it was cool that he didn't believe his dad but by the end he wore his old shoes because that was his only choice and ended up believing his dad.

[Lorenzo Napolitano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Great book. My son enjoyed reading it. The book kept him engaged. The Jake Maddox series is wonderful for young readers.

[confused_84 · Rating 4 out of 5]

at first i thought it was about a boy,Jamal, was the best player in his neighborhood.but its about him joining the best team in the county. his dad told him if he made the team he would get the exact shoes he wanted, Show-25's,which were very expensive. when he wore them next practice, he wasn't as good as he usually was. he failed on some drills, missed passes, and missed the whole hoop when he tried to shoot. when he got home, he forgot to put them in his gym bag for his first game. so he had to wear his old,messy shoes. but when he plays, he plays the way he did,great! but when he goes for a shot and gets ran into and shoes tear. so when he the games over when they won, he notices that his old shoes were "magic". so for every game, he keeps them in his gym bag for luck.

[Jacob Monteith · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book was a good lesson that says dont give up

[Robert Crowley · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was ok

[Alex Bishop · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book teaches you that the best isn't always the best.

[Cheyenne Fisher · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book is a grat book

[Jacob Carlson · Rating 2 out of 5]

jamal is asked to try out for a team and he goes to a practice and his dad says that he will by him nice new shoes

[Kelsie · Rating 2 out of 5]

this is about basketball and how do be a good basketball

[Kendall Martino · Rating 3 out of 5]

i liked this book kinda.

[Cooper Bensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic, alot of action, and I couldn't stop reading it:)