Take Your Best Shot
Middle school and life on and off the basketball court are what four friends deal with in this satisfying conclusion to the 4 for 4 series. Here are four very different boys dealing with family, friends, school, and sports, told in a believable and accessible style.
John Coy writes sports stories that run deep, and this series scores more and more readers each season. You’ll win big fans in readers who like Mike Lupica, Chris Lynch, and Matt Christopher if you introduce them to the boys from 4 for 4.
About the 4 for 4 Series
Books in series order
- 1.Top of the Order(2009)
- 2.Eyes on the Goal(2010)
- 3.Love of the Game(2011)
- 4.Take Your Best Shot(2012)
Reading age: 9+ years
This series should be read in order.
'4 for 4' is a series about four friends who are nuts about sports and the challenges they face on and off the field. Jackson, Gig, Isaac, and Diego, are four very different, sports-loving boys, dealing with family, friends, school—and sports. The series spans the time from the spring of their fifth-grade year, through the summer, and then into middle school (Year 6). Each book focuses on a different sport: baseball, soccer, football, and basketball.
Author John Coy takes readers into the hearts and minds of 5th grade boys, with plenty of sports action that's sure to keep even the most reluctant readers turning the pages.