The Rookie Bookie - Softcover

Wertheim, L. Jon; Moskowitz, Tobias J.

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ISBN 10: 0316249793 ISBN 13: 9780316249799

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2015

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Using the tips, truths, and stats they explore in their New York Times bestseller Scorecasting, two dads pack super sports savvy and important math and financial concepts into a fun and heartwarming first novel for kids.
New kid Mitch Sloan wants to fit in, but his nerdy love of statistics and making money isn't winning him any friends in his sports-loving town--until he finds the perfect way to attain instant popularity. But running a football betting ring at school eventually turns sour, and Mitch loses the only real friend he's made. He'll have to win her back by using his brainpower for good and helping the school football team achieve victory--if they'll listen to the advice of a former bookie!

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Jon Wertheim is an executive editor for Sports Illustrated and a regular contributor to CNN and NPR. Tobias Moskowitz is a financial economist and a professor at the Booth School of Business. Together they wrote the New York Times bestseller Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won.

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Gr 3–6—After being bullied at his middle school, Mitch is looking forward to a fresh start when his family moves to a different state. He and his first friend, Jamie, start a football betting ring, hoping to make new friends, and maybe a few bucks. Jamie has a hunch that gambling may be against school rules, but they forge ahead anyway. When they find out the hard way that Jamie was right, their friendship is tested, as is Mitch's newfound sense of confidence. That is, until he finds a new, productive use for his sports smarts. This is a cleverly written story, with an astute take on what makes middleschoolers tick. Strong supporting characters, and a good balance of tension and humor keep the pages turning. While there is a lot of academic content woven into the story—financial literacy, statistics, logic, even a little Shakespeare—it is not heavy-handed. It's all explained in a simple, engaging way, sure to appeal to readers not totally smitten with sports or math. Wertheim, an editor for Sports Illustrated, and Moskowitz, a professor of finance, have combined their fields of expertise, resulting in a thoughtful and highly entertaining read.—Jenna Lanterman, formerly at The Calhoun School and Mary McDowell Friends School, New York City

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PublisherLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date2015
ISBN 10 0316249793
ISBN 13 9780316249799
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Number of pages272
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