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Slam Dunk!

by Sharon Robinson

In this sequel to Safe at Home, eleven-year-old Jumper moves from Connecticut to Harlem. As he begins sixth grade, he decides to run for student council, try out for the basketball team, and deal with Marcus, the one guy who could ruin sixth grade for him.

Ages: 8, 9, 10
Interest Level: Grades 3 - 5
Grade Level Equivalent: 3.4
Lexile Measure: 600L
Genre: Realistic Fiction

About the Author

Sharon Robinson Sharon Robinson authored Jackie's Nine, a personal tour guide through the nine heartfelt, hard-won values that helped her father, Jackie Robinson, achieve his goals. Her other children's books include Promises to Keep and Safe at Home.