{"product_id":"a-whole-new-ballgame-a-rip-and-red-book-9781250079763","title":"A Whole New Ballgame: A Rip and Red Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFifth grade is one wild ride in this illustrated middle grade novel about two best friends--the first book in the funny and engaging Rip and Red series.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRip and Red are best friends whose fifth-grade year is nothing like what they expected. They have an eccentric new tattooed teacher named Mr. Acevedo, who doesn't believe in tests or homework and who likes off-the-wall projects, the more \"off\" the better. And guess who's also their new basketball coach? Mr. Acevedo! Easy-going Rip is knocked completely out of his comfort zone. And for Red, who has autism and really needs things to be exactly a certain way, the changes are even more of a struggle. But together these two make a great duo who know how to help each other--and find ways to make a difference--in the classroom and on the court. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith an energetic and authentic story from author Phil Bildner and dynamic black-and-white illustrations from Tim Probert, \u003ci\u003eA Whole New Ballgame\u003c\/i\u003e is a fresh, fun book about school, sports, and friendship. Featuring a diverse cast of characters and an array of kid-friendly discussable topics, this series is perfect for reluctant readers and in-class or independent reading.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDon't miss any of Rip and Red's adventures for elementary and middle school readers ages 8-12: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e● \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Whole New Ballgame\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e● \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eRookie of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e● \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eTournament of Champions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e● \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMost Valuable Players\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhil Bildner\u003c\/b\u003e is a former New York City public school teacher who lives in Brooklyn. The author of many books, including \u003ci\u003eRookie of the Year\u003c\/i\u003e, he travels to over sixty schools a year. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim Probert\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated children's books (\u003ci\u003eP\u003c\/i\u003ei\u003ci\u003eckle\u003c\/i\u003e), advertisements, promotional material, and worked in animation production. He lives in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50610129142034,"sku":"9781250079763","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_571ea0f7-b6b5-469b-81ab-a10e88d81cfc.jpg?v=1732334368","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-whole-new-ballgame-a-rip-and-red-book-9781250079763","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}