{"product_id":"most-valuable-players-a-rip-red-book-paperback","title":"Most Valuable Players: A Rip \u0026 Red Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhil Bildner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTim Probert\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the fourth book of the Rip and Red series, the two boys have one last basketball thrill ride before the end of fifth grade.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's fifth-grade graduation time for Rip and Red, and this year's festivities are going to be extra special because Reese Jones Elementary is also celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary. As part of the gala, Hoops Machine, the exhibition basketball team, is paying a visit, and Rip may be playing a surprise role. But he and his friends need to finish their schoolwork first, which includes taking a newly required standardized test. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHowever, when the students of Room 208 begin to question the need to take the test, a mini opt-out movement gains momentum. When the administration gets wind of this rebellion in Mr. Acevedo's class, Hoops Machine, middle-school basketball tryouts, and walking at the graduation ceremony are in jeopardy. So is Mr. A's job. But luckily for Rip, Red, their classmates, and their teacher, when you stand up for what you believe in, the people you've touched along the way rally to your corner. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMost Valuable Players \u003c\/i\u003eis the fourth book in the Rip \u0026amp; Red series, written by Phil Bildner with illustrations by Tim Probert.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhil Bildner\u003c\/b\u003e is a former New York City public school teacher and lives in Newburgh, New York. The author of many books--including \u003ci\u003eMarvelous Cornelius: Hurricane Katrina and the Spirit of New Orleans \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Soccer Fence: A Story of Friendship, Hope, and Apartheid in South Africa--\u003c\/i\u003ehe speaks at numerous schools and libraries every year. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTim Probert \u003c\/b\u003ehas illustrated children's books, including \u003ci\u003ePickle\u003c\/i\u003e by Kim Baker, as well as magazines and advertisements. He is also a director at the animation studio Aardman Nathan Love. He lives in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.6 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 28, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most Valuable Players\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761001070880,"sku":"9781250308535","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ebdbdae75bfffca679ee340f95a3e50d.webp?v=1780196767","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/most-valuable-players-a-rip-red-book-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}