Spike it!
No. of pages 147
Published: 1999
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In "Spike It!" by Matt Christopher, young volleyball enthusiast and aspiring athlete, a boy named Tommy faces challenges both on and off the court. As he joins a summer volleyball camp, he quickly learns the importance of teamwork, perseverance, and friendship. Tommy encounters a variety of players, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, and navigates the ups and downs of competition. With determination and the support of his teammates, he aims to overcome his insecurities and improve his skills, all while discovering what it truly means to be a part of a team and the value of sportsmanship. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 147 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 1999 by Little, Brown & Company .
Matt Christopher is the name young readers turn to for fast-paced, action-packed sports stories.