Center Court Sting. Matt Christopher. (1998). 140p. New York: Little Brown.
Awards and Honors: none
Review:
Hot-tempered middle schooler Daren McCall plays basketball on his school's team. He's talented, but his quick temper often gets him in trouble both off and on the court. When his outbursts begin to interfere with his team's success and with his friendships, Daren is forced to take a hard look at his behavior and change the way he interacts with others. The story carries a strong message of team work and good sportsmanship.
Hot-tempered middle schooler Daren McCall plays basketball on his school's team. He's talented, but his quick temper often gets him in trouble both off and on the court. When his outbursts begin to interfere with his team's success and with his friendships, Daren is forced to take a hard look at his behavior and change the way he interacts with others. The story carries a strong message of team work and good sportsmanship.
Opinion:
I chose to read Center Court Sting because although I have often recommended Matt Christopher's books to kids and parents who are looking for stories which feature team sports, I have personally never read a sports fiction book for tweens. Though I wouldn't say that I'm a huge fan of the genre, these books are popular for a reason with boys who enjoy sports.
Ideas:Creating a display of sports fiction during championship or finals seasons would be an attention getting way to promote the library's collection.
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