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Last Pick

By David Starr

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Series: Lorimer Sports Stories

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Last Pick shows how determination can help overcome obstacles — even bullying. Growing up with a developmental condition that left her clumsy in both movement and speech, Jazz was teased and never had the chance to play team sports. Now rid of her symptoms, Jazz is ready to play basketball at her Vancouver junior high, but the reappearance of an old bully makes her question herself and tempts her to let down the team that is counting on her. With a focus on ability and team loyalty, Last Pick emphasizes teamwork and countering bullying with fairness and forgiveness.

"Current and delivering an important message, Last Pick is a must-read. Highly recommended."

- CM: Canadian Review of Materials

DAVID STARR is the principal of Terry Fox Secondary School in Port Coquitlam, BC. He is the author of ten books, including the Sports Stories novel Empty Net as well as Golden Goal and Golden Game in Lorimer's Soccer United: Team Refugee series of sports novels. David lives in Coquitlam, BC.

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Publication Details:

Binding: Paperback, 120 pages
Publication Date: 16th February 2021
ISBN: 9781459415805
Format: 7.75in x 5in

Binding: Hardback, 128 pages
Publication Date: 1st August 2021
ISBN: 9781459415829
Format: 7.75in x 5in

Binding: Electronic book text, 128 pages
Publication Date: 16th February 2021
ISBN: 9781459415812
Format: EPUB

BIC Code: YFB, YFR, YXC, YXK, YXL
BISAC Code:  JUV014000, JUV032020, JUV039140, JUV039150, JUV039230
Imprint: Lorimer

Interest age: From 10 To 13
Fry Reading Level [grade]: 3.2
Lexile Reading Level: 630L

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  • Contemporary themes and Canadian settings
  • Award-winning authors who know their sport

"A winning series... designed to attract reluctant readers as well as provide recreational reading for children who are interested in stories about sports."
- National Library of Canada

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