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Mac's Sports Report
Sideline Pressure
The Predators are on a hot streak, but their star shooter is in a slump. Drew Borders isn't putting up the numbers, and no one--except Mac--wants to go on record as to why. It's obvious to Mac that Drew's overly critical and loud father, powerful attorney Larry Borders, is the root of the problem. When Drew is benched, and the sideline commentary from Mr. Borders doesn't stop, Mac decides to take matters into his own hands. Will the Predators miss out on the conference final with their sharpshooter riding the pine? And what happens when Mac uses his investigative reporting to call Mr. Borders' behavior into question? Stewart "Mac" McKenzie is THE sports expert at Coyote Canyon Middle School. While he scores big on the court with his wheelchair basketball team, his love for all sports is equally epic. There isn't a stat he doesn't know, a player's name he doesn't recognize, a big game he hasn't seen.
128 pages, Paperback
Published September 1, 2018
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June 14, 2019
It takes a responsible, disciplined person to make a reliable reporter. One who will remember his role. For example, a sports reporter provides a recap of the game. Sure, it can be colorful and somewhat opinionated, but it needs to stay on topic.
And that’s why Mac had to delete his original draft. While well-written, it had not exactly centered on the dismal performance of the Predators. But, by the last buzzer, none of the fans could concentrate on the middle-graders playing their hearts out on the court, either. The eruption of the anger-ball in the audience far overshadowed the basketball game.
I first ‘met’ Mac and his stellar statistician sidekick when I read Mr. Jackson’s Concussion Comeback. I adore the free-wheelin’ sports reporter, and I’m equally enamored with Samira. No surprise that I was super excited to start Sideline Pressure. Tackling yet another tough topic, this fast-paced Juvenile Fiction sports story shines a light on parents behaving badly and the rippling adverse effects.
Drew Borders is a strong starter for Coyote Canyon Middle School. Not good enough for the high-powered, ever-so-important attorney that is, unfortunately, his father. Stalking the sidelines, fired-up like a college coach during March Madness, Mr. Borders begins to angrily bark ‘advice’; but by game’s end and in-spite of the win, he’s just being nasty. Mac wants to do something and when Drew comes to him for help, of course he’s willing. If he can only figure out how.
I really enjoyed watching Mac work through the problem. When he made a mistake, or did not get the result he was going for, he tried a new tactic. And when he made up his mind, he stood his ground. Even after Mr. Borders threatened legal action.
If you’ve not recently had the pleasure of participation in youth sports, the irrational actions of this basketball-dad may seem a bit over the top. Sadly, speaking from (what feels like) extensive experience, this portrayal is particularly precise. I’m looking forward to sharing my new favorite sports story with my younger reader-friends. It’s a special kind of awesome to handily have something that makes the boys’ eyes light up.
This review was written by jv poore for Buried Under Books, with huge thanks to North Star Editions for the Advance Review Copy.
And that’s why Mac had to delete his original draft. While well-written, it had not exactly centered on the dismal performance of the Predators. But, by the last buzzer, none of the fans could concentrate on the middle-graders playing their hearts out on the court, either. The eruption of the anger-ball in the audience far overshadowed the basketball game.
I first ‘met’ Mac and his stellar statistician sidekick when I read Mr. Jackson’s Concussion Comeback. I adore the free-wheelin’ sports reporter, and I’m equally enamored with Samira. No surprise that I was super excited to start Sideline Pressure. Tackling yet another tough topic, this fast-paced Juvenile Fiction sports story shines a light on parents behaving badly and the rippling adverse effects.
Drew Borders is a strong starter for Coyote Canyon Middle School. Not good enough for the high-powered, ever-so-important attorney that is, unfortunately, his father. Stalking the sidelines, fired-up like a college coach during March Madness, Mr. Borders begins to angrily bark ‘advice’; but by game’s end and in-spite of the win, he’s just being nasty. Mac wants to do something and when Drew comes to him for help, of course he’s willing. If he can only figure out how.
I really enjoyed watching Mac work through the problem. When he made a mistake, or did not get the result he was going for, he tried a new tactic. And when he made up his mind, he stood his ground. Even after Mr. Borders threatened legal action.
If you’ve not recently had the pleasure of participation in youth sports, the irrational actions of this basketball-dad may seem a bit over the top. Sadly, speaking from (what feels like) extensive experience, this portrayal is particularly precise. I’m looking forward to sharing my new favorite sports story with my younger reader-friends. It’s a special kind of awesome to handily have something that makes the boys’ eyes light up.
This review was written by jv poore for Buried Under Books, with huge thanks to North Star Editions for the Advance Review Copy.
September 10, 2018
Sideline Pressure is a terrific book!
Perfect for sports loving middle-grade boys and girls, Sideline Pressure combines sports with a too-true plot to have kids on the edge of their seat in a book even reluctant readers will devour!
I’m sad to share that this parent led drama that caused a middle-school team so much stress is all too often true. I however, LOVED how the characters handled it and how they stuck together. It’s a great example for young readers and, hopefully, a warning to their parents.
If you know a middle-grade sports fan grab them a copy of Sideline Pressure! They’ll love you forever!
Perfect for sports loving middle-grade boys and girls, Sideline Pressure combines sports with a too-true plot to have kids on the edge of their seat in a book even reluctant readers will devour!
I’m sad to share that this parent led drama that caused a middle-school team so much stress is all too often true. I however, LOVED how the characters handled it and how they stuck together. It’s a great example for young readers and, hopefully, a warning to their parents.
If you know a middle-grade sports fan grab them a copy of Sideline Pressure! They’ll love you forever!
September 25, 2018
I will thank you Kyle Jackson, the publisher via NetGalley, when I got this ARC when I promised an honest review.
Sideline Pressure was book which I think Washington ok. Maybe I'm too old for this book, but if this will ever translated, I know that my own godkids will love this. Well even I read many sport books what they will read. There was some parts which made me think how hard can be the world and school world or team sports. Somehow I hope that this book is only like fiction, but I know that there is so many people who will feels like the main character in this book. But this was quite good book, when you need come back to reality that everything is not so good. And that we don't give more pressure for kids if they feels like there is too much of it. But it was ok book, I think.
Sideline Pressure was book which I think Washington ok. Maybe I'm too old for this book, but if this will ever translated, I know that my own godkids will love this. Well even I read many sport books what they will read. There was some parts which made me think how hard can be the world and school world or team sports. Somehow I hope that this book is only like fiction, but I know that there is so many people who will feels like the main character in this book. But this was quite good book, when you need come back to reality that everything is not so good. And that we don't give more pressure for kids if they feels like there is too much of it. But it was ok book, I think.
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