Hoop Kings: Poems
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This book contains a collection of poems that twelve superstar basketball players wrote. These poems convey each player's love for the game of basketball.
This book contains dynamic illustrations that accompany a collection of wonderful poems.
Each of the poems in this book is quite different from each of the others; yet, they each enthusiastically convey each author's love for, and knowledge of, the game of basketball.
There are poems written by twelve superstars in this book. Each page contains photographs of the player, and their poem, both of which are very telling as to that player's unique style. There are poems written by Allen Iverson, Chris Webber, and Jason Williams and, of course, Shaquille O'Neal.
This book will appeal to children of all ages, to basketball fans, and to any poetry lover. Readers will experience a wild ride.
My son enjoyed this book very much, especially the vivid illustrations. He had a difficult time understanding some of the language and the meaning behind certain poems; however, he did understand that each poem illustrated the author's love for the game of basketball.
