{"product_id":"zayd-saleem-chasing-the-dream-power-forward-on-point-bounce-back-paperback","title":"Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream: Power Forward; On Point; Bounce Back - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHena Khan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSally Wern Comport\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the struggles and triumphs of fourth-grader Zayd Saleem as he pursues his dream of being a basketball star in this bind-up of the complete middle grade series from the acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eAmina's Voice \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMore to the Story\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eZayd Saleem has serious hoop dreams. He's going to be a basketball star. A legend. There are only a few small things in his way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor starters, Zayd's on the scrawny side and gets stomach aches when he's nervous. He has to convince his coach that he has what it takes to join his best friend Adam on the elite Gold Team. His mom and dad want him to practice his violin way more than his jump shot. Plus, it doesn't help that his older sister Zara is amazing at every sport she tries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Zayd has a lot going for him, too. His grandmother is willing to supply him with all the mango milkshakes he wants. His grandfather has a few tricks up the sleeve of his velour track suit. And his favorite uncle keeps Zayd laughing, even if it's sometimes so hard he needs to pee. Zayd's family, combined with his friends, teammates, and his own determination, means he's got everything he needs to chase his dream. Will he reach it?\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHena Khan is a Pakistani American writer. She is the author of the middle grade novels \u003ci\u003eAmina's Voice\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmina's Song\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e More to the Story\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Zara's Rules series and picture books \u003ci\u003eGolden Domes\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eand Silver Lanterns\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUnder My Hijab\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIt's Ramadan, Curious George\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Maryland, with her family. You can learn more about Hena and her books by visiting her website at HenaKhan.com or connecting with her @HenaKhanBooks. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSally Wern Comport has illustrated numerous picture books and novels, including \u003ci\u003eLove Will See You Through: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Six Guiding Beliefs (as told by his niece)\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eBrave Margaret: An Irish Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eHanging Off Jefferson's Nose: Growing Up on Mt. Rushmore\u003c\/i\u003e; and the Spy Mice series. She has also translated her picture making skills to various large-scale public, private, and institutional artworks. Sally lives with her husband and two daughters in Annapolis, Maryland, where she operates Art at Large Inc. Learn more at ArtAtLargeInc.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 7.6 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 25, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769136152864,"sku":"9781534469464","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/cea7005fa949eec7f73cd908db0855b7.webp?v=1780342795","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/zayd-saleem-chasing-the-dream-power-forward-on-point-bounce-back-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}