1. Newbery Award Book research

2. Book Details  Won the Award the Year of: 2015  Page Numbers:240  Subject: poetry,childrens,fiction  Age Range: 9-12yrs  Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

3. Summary of Book  Characters: josh bell and his family  Problem: he face a hard challenging time with his family  Resolution/Ending:him and his brother get to live their dreams of basketball and help out the family’s tough challenges.

4. Based on the Reading Sample I can Tell…  That this is a determined kid who wants to try his best in life and help his family. Him and his brother help out to make their life more easily. he is telling each important part of his life that he feels he need to explain. he adds the detail to parts he feels that need more detail or add support to the story.

5. Reading Reviews  This reader’s review caught my attention because it helps students get a better understanding of using both your reading and writing skills.  Great book very enjoyable to read great writing

6. About the Author  Author’s Name: Kwame Alexander  Quick Bio: Kwame Alexander is a poet, children's book author, playwright, producer, public speaker and performer. He conducts creative writing workshops in middle and high schools, often reaching more than 500 students monthly. He lives with his wife and two daughters in the Washington, D.C. area.