{"product_id":"9781250079763","title":"A Whole New Ballgame","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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eDon’t miss any of Rip and Red’s adventures for elementary and middle school readers ages 8-12:\u003c\/u\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phil Bildner","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Trade paperback (US)","offer_id":58888446673056,"sku":"9781250079763","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/8637\/5072\/files\/BNCImageAPI_5f8258d2-7524-45d0-8028-1879a5baa693.jpg?v=1788980156","url":"https:\/\/rivendell-books.com\/products\/9781250079763","provider":"Rivendell Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}