"The Moves Make the Man" by Bruce Brooks follows the story of a young boy named Jerome, who is a talented basketball player. As he navigates the challenges of adolescence, Jerome learns about friendship, competition, and the complexities of life beyond the court. He develops a close relationship with another boy named Bix, who is also passionate about basketball but struggles with personal issues. Through their shared experiences in the game and life, Jerome gains insights into identity, connection, and the importance of understanding others. The novel beautifully captures the ups and downs of growing up and the transformative power of sports. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Harper Keypoint Books .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade-12th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

This book was published in 2009 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Bruce Brooks was born in Virginia and began writing fiction at age ten. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1972 and from the University Of Iowa Writer's Workshop in 1980. He has worked as a newspaper reporter, a magazine writer, newsletter editor, movie critic, teacher and lecturer. Bruce Brooks has twice received the Newbery Honor, first in 1985 for Moves Make the Man, and again in 1992 for What Hearts. He is also the author of Everywhere, Midnight Hour Encores, Asylum for Nightface, Vanishing, and Throwing Smoke. He lives in Brooklyn, NY.