The Rookie Bookie
Autor L. Jon Wertheim, Tobias J. Moskowitzen Limba Engleză Paperback – 2 noi 2015 – vârsta de la 8 până la 12 ani
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
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