Hardcourt: Stories from 75 Years of the National Basketball Association by Fred Bowen, James E. Ransome
Published by Margaret K. McElderry Books on January 18, 2022
ISBN: 1534460438
Pages: 112
Genres: Non-Fiction
Format: Chapter Book Nonfiction
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This is a beautifully illustrated comprehensive history of the NBA. Basketball enthusiasts will love it. From the inception of the game in a YMCA gym in the late 19th century to the present day NBA, this book is full of great information. The detailed history of the sport and the NBA make this a 5-star book for readers everywhere. The watercolor illustrations elevate the book even further. The details, the emotions, the motion of the game — they’re all brought forward through Ransome’s art. Recommended for readers 9 and up and for Cream of the Crop.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME