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Away from home and off to a seminary boarding school for the first time, Roch finds he is expected to play basketball. It s seen as an important tool for facing life s challenges if he is to go very far on the road of life. And so begins the latest in Roch s sports misadventures as fear of failure sends him running into the night and terrors worse than those on the basketball court. It all leads to a surprise ending as he finds his own way of making his mark.
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Away from home and off to a seminary boarding school for the first time, Roch finds he is expected to play basketball. It s seen as an important tool for facing life s challenges if he is to go very far on the road of life. And so begins the latest in Roch s sports misadventures as fear of failure sends him running into the night and terrors worse than those on the basketball court. It all leads to a surprise ending as he finds his own way of making his mark.
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The Basketball Player
Published by
Tundra Books, 1996
ISBN 10: 0887763677
ISBN 13: 9780887763670
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Seller: Elaine Woodford, Bookseller, Durham, NC, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Cohen, sheldon (illustrator). 1st Edition. 1st ed, 1st prt. FINE/no dustjacket as issued/glossy pictorial boards. 9 x 10. "The best way to learn," said the old priest,"is by playing. You're going to be on the basketball team!". This is the 4th season in the prize-winning cycle of Roch's sports misadventures which began with The Hockey Sweater, then The Boxing Champion & then The Longest Home Run. Terrific color illus. Artist won Canadian Governor General's Award for Illus. 1991 (The Boxing Champion). Scarce title! Translated from the original French by Sheila Fischman. Illustrated by Cohen, Sheldon. 9 x 10. Seller Inventory # 025973
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THE BASKETBALL PLAYER (1ST PRT- HARDBACK)
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Tundra, Canada, 1996
ISBN 10: 0887763677
ISBN 13: 9780887763670
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Seller: Elaine Woodford, Bookseller, Durham, NC, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Cohen, Sheldon (illustrator). 1st Edition- 1ST PRT. VERY SCARCE TITLE, esp in US. FINE/no dustjacket as issued/glossy pictorial boards. "The best way to learn," said the old priest,"is by playing. You're going to be on the basketball team!". This is the 4th season in the prize-winning cycle of Roch's sports misadventures which began with The Hockey Sweater, then The Boxing Champion & then The Longest Home Run. Terrific color illus. Artist won Canadian Governor General's Award for Illus. 1991 (The Boxing Champion). Scarce title! Translated from the original French by Sheila Fischman. 1ST PRT. Seller Inventory # 004622
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The Basketball Player
Published by
Tundra Books, 1996
ISBN 10: 0887763677
ISBN 13: 9780887763670
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Seller: bmyguest books, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Cohen, Sheldon (illustrator). First Edition Signed By Roch Car. Nearly as new condition, "Roch Carrier" on the half title page. pictorial boards no dust jacket as issued. Away from home and off to a seminary boarding school for the first time, Roch finds he is expected to play basketball. It's seen as an important tool for facing life's challenges if he is to go very far on the road of life. And so begins the latest in Roch's sports misadventures as fear of failure sends him running into the night and terrors worse than those on the basketball court.We will state signed at the description section. we confirm they are signed via email or stated in the description box. - Specializing in academic, collectiblle and historically significant, providing the utmost quality and customer service satisfaction. For any questions feel free to email us. Seller Inventory # 14586