this book is good for kids 13 and up cuz they get to know th real world a lil
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Hoops
(1981, Fiction - Sports, Written by Walter Myers)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
A hard-boiled depiction of life in the ghetto.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–14
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About Hoops
Parents need to know that this is a hard-boiled depiction of life in the ghetto and the world of basketball, as the main character hovers between crime and a scholarship. Poor grammar adds to the realism. Compelling writing illuminates the life of a street-smart kid and a failed athlete. Suspense and great basketball action keep kids hooked.
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good for teens
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Basketball is a good sport for kids
Basketball is the sport i grew up playing.Cause i grew up with two boys and my older sister, but while being the youngest in the family
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