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"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. A promising first volume in the Athlete vs. There’s wit as well as painful reflection in the novel, which shows both boys developing unrecognized talents behind their cool jock and proud nerd facades. The first-person narrative alternates between the brothers, a technique that works well, showing each one’s emotional makeup as well as individual points of view on the problems at hand. The experience shifts the dynamics of their relationship and leaves them both shaken, yet more aware of their fundamental bond. Russ hopes that sharing basketball will help him grow closer to his twin, but Owen responds to him as an invader on his territory.

Tall kid!”), he recruits him for the seventh-grade team. One month ago, academic whiz Russell Evans never thought hed be a basketball superstar. When the new basketball coach spots Russ in the hallway (“Hey, you!. Owen loves playing basketball, while Russell takes pride in leading the school’s Masters of the Mind team. Owen and Russell have followed different paths. She was raised in Vancouver and now lives in Portland. MACK is the author of numerous books for children, including After All, You're Callie Boone and the Canadian hockey novel Hat Trick. When someone tries to steal Russell's spot as captain of the mathlete team, will the two be able to put aside their differences in order to save his position? Or will they be sidelined? Perfect for fans of Matt Christopher and Andrew Clements alike, this is a lighthearted and hilarious look at what happens when brains meets brawn meets basketball.Ībout the Author W.C. The new basketball coach recruits Russell for the seventh grade team and a jealous Owen has to fight to stay in the game. They've long kept the peace by going their separate ways, but all that is about to change. These twin brothers couldn't be more different. His brother, Russell, rocks the school boards. About the Book When their two worlds collide in seventh grade, fraternal twins and opposites Owen and Russell find themselves in direct competition at school, on the court, and at home.