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The Rookie Bookie

Autor L. Jon Wertheim, Tobias J. Moskowitz
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 2 noi 2015 – vârsta de la 8 până la 12 ani
Using the tips, truths, and stats they explore in theirNew York TimesbestsellerScorecasting, two dads pack super sports savvy and important math and financial concepts into a fun and heartwarming first novel for kids.

New kid Mitch Sloan wants to fit in, but his nerdy love of statistics and making money isn't winning him any friends in his sports-loving town--until he finds the perfect way to attain instant popularity. But running a football betting ring at school eventually turns sour, and Mitch loses the only real friend he's made. He'll have to win her back by using his brainpower for good and helping the school football team achieve victory--ifthey'll listen to the advice of a former bookie!
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780316249799
ISBN-10: 0316249793
Pagini: 272
Dimensiuni: 133 x 192 x 19 mm
Greutate: 0.2 kg
Editura: Little Brown Book Group
Colecția Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Notă biografică

Jon Wertheim is an executive editor forSports Illustratedand a regular contributor to CNN and NPR. Tobias Moskowitz is a financial economist and a professor at the Booth School of Business. Together they wrote theNew York TimesbestsellerScorecasting: The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won.

Recenzii

A Mathical Book Prize Honorable Mention
A Maine Student Book Award Nominee
"Wertheim and Moskowitz cleverly introduce elements of probability, economics and business.... The sports fan's alternative toThe Lemonade War."—Kirkus Reviews
"A cleverly written story, with an astute take on what makes middleschoolers tick. Strong supporting characters, and a good balance of tension and humor keep the pages turning.... A thoughtful and highly entertaining read."—School Library Journal
"A relatable protagonist...and a fun venue for readers to learn a bit about business, football, and math.... This story hits its mark and should intrigue readers with information about how number-crunching can make an impact on the gridiron."—Publishers Weekly
"A rare offering for both the sports enthusiast and the kid who is always picked last for the team."—Booklist