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Lizzy Legend Hardcover – January 8, 2019

by Matthew Ross Smith (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 92 ratings
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“Ludicrous—and a whole lot of fun…an enjoyable sports fantasy.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Infused with silliness and sugar, but the banter is fast and sassy…Funny and believable.” —BCCB

A basketball-loving girl makes a wish to never miss a basket in this charming middle grade novel that pushes girl power to the max!

Lizzy Trudeaux loves basketball. She doesn’t have much by way of money, but she has access to the community court and a worn ball named Ginger, and she practices constantly. After fighting to join the boys’ team at her school, Lizzy is finally given the opportunity to show off her hard-earned skills.

When she answers what she believes is another bill-collecting phone call, Lizzy receives a magical wish: the ability to sink every shot. Pure Swish. Now eviscerating the competition in the boys’ league is small potatoes—she has the skills to dominate in the NBA. With the help of her BFF Toby and some viral video action, Lizzy goes all the way to the Philadelphia Bells’s starting lineup, making history and taking names.

Then, just as she’s about to go face-to-face with her hero, the best player on the planet, things begin to fall apart. But Lizzy isn’t a quitter and she’ll play her hardest for the love of the game.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    240 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    540L
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.9 x 8.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Aladdin
  8. Publication date
    January 8, 2019
  9. ISBN-10
    153442024X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1534420243
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Gr 4-6-Lizzy's worked harder than anyone else at being the best basketball player for most of her 13 years, spending hours each day practicing on the rundown court outside her apartment. All the work pays off when Lizzy makes it onto her school's eighth-grade boys basketball team and quickly proves herself to be the MVP. Meanwhile, she is also dealing with bill collectors calling constantly to get a hold of her father. At first, upon receiving a strange call from a robot, Lizzy thinks it's someone else looking for her dad, but when the robot asks her what her wish is, she blurts the first thing she can think of: to never miss another basketball shot. When the fantastical wish actually comes true, her life is shot into a completely new orbit, she's winning games, and she ultimately gets recruited for an NBA team! The story is complete fantasy and even a bit goofball, but Lizzy is a likable character. She continually works hard and stays focused on her goals, even when things get difficult. VERDICT An entertaining story with a positive message about girls in sports.-Terry Ann Lawler, Burton Barr ­Library, Phoenixα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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"The narrative, broken into four "Quarters," takes place in the not-too-distant past, with Lizzy narrating engagingly from the present. It's ludicrous—and a whole lot of fun . . . an enjoyable sports fantasy" -- Kirkus Reviews ― October 1, 2018

"the banter is fast and sassy, and chapter inserts in which myriad voices breathlessly create her legend are funny and believable. This sports fantasy will give middle-graders something to dream about while waiting for the cell to ping." -- BCCB

"Hand to the kids who can’t stop arguing over Steph versus LeBron" -- Booklist

"An entertaining story with a positive message about girls in sports." -- School Library Journal

"This is a heartwarming book that shows readers more than one side of basketball. Readers will fall in love with Lizzy’s sidekick/best friend Toby and his attempts to be her “agent.” A great addition to any middle school sports section!" -- School Library Connection

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aladdin (January 8, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 153442024X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1534420243
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 540L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 92 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars Humor, Heartache, and a Heroine You'll Adore: Lizzie Legend is a Slam Dunk
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2019
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The mother in me loves this book because Lizzie is such a wonderful role model for young girls. She is passionate, hard-working, goal-oriented, fierce, and loyal. She is also aware of the truth that her value does not lie in how she looks or what clothes she wears. (Though, she does sport some sweet sneaks). Lizzie knows that her goals rely upon her willingness to work hard. I wish I had a nickel for every time I had to remind my own children to practice, practice, practice, and it's nice to have that lesson reinforced in a book that also made me laugh a lot and cry a little too. Like all of us at some time or another, Lizzie is determined to make the tough hand she's been dealt a winning one. As an English teacher, I must also say I appreciate the literary merit of this book. If there are any teachers out there looking for engaging books that you can also justify using in the classroom, look no further. The shifting viewpoint is creative and demonstrative of today's technologically-connected world, while the versatility of character types is engaging and realistic. The methods employed by the author to develop the relationship between Lizzie and her father are subtle yet poignant. Smith subtly develops an unspoken bond between a father and daughter who are stubbornly alike in the interests, in their unwillingness to communicate, and in their devotion to one another. I love the way their thoughts and feelings are not overtly stated but lie just beneath the surface. Not to mention, this book is exciting! Sports are a major part of daily life in our house, and the play-by-play description makes me feel like I'm watching the game. I'll say it again, Lizzie Legend is a slam dunk!
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Kevin J. Casey
5.0 out of 5 stars An Engaging Must Read for Middle Grade Readers
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2019
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This book is an absolute slam dunk for the targeted age group! (pun intended). My 8 year old is the type of reader who will skim through the first few pages of a book and then want to move on to something else. It has always been a struggle to get him to finish a book from beginning to end. Lizzy Legend solved that problem. I have never seen him so engaged in a story. This is due to the way in which the author presents the story. He does so in an innovative way that is relatable to the middle grade reader and keeps their attention throughout the book. I was blown away to see how enthralled he was in this book and whole heartedly recommend it to anyone who has a son or daughter at the middle grade level!
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David Talone
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story with a Philly flavor
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2019
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This looks like a nice little kids/tweens type book with an uplifting coming-of-age story and a spunky female protagonist who overcomes great odds to achieve success. A nice little gift for your 6th grade niece or your pre-teen daughter. But it is much more than that. It is a remarkably textured story with a plethora of intriguing side characters. It is a true-to-life Philly/Delco sports story with so many references and name-drops that only a life-long Philly sports fan could pick up on all of them. It experiments with narrative form, shifting into a Grantland-style oral history of important games. It is a true basketball story written with an obvious love for and sophisticated understanding of the game.

All in all, an amazing debut novel, and well-worth a read no matter your age.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lizzy Legend
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My granddaughter finished the book before birthday month ended and probably will reread it along with her other favorites, she is 11.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Our entire 5th grade loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2019
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We read a few chapters of this aloud to the entire 5th grade to gauge interest as we are looking for new book club books to offer the grade. After hearing the opening chapters, kids were arguing over who would get to borrow the book and after a few minutes there was a sign out sheet with nearly every name in the grade - girls and boys. Needless to say, we ordered more and are excited to offer it as a book club option.

An engaging, funny, and vivid telling of a childhood dream to which an athlete of any age can relate.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for kids and adults
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2019
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I bought this book for my niece as she's in 8th grade and loves sports, but I wanted to read it first just to make sure it was age appropriate and I couldn't put it down. Very funny and extremely well written. When I finally gave it to my niece see loved it as well. She really enjoyed the story and how it centered around a female athlete. I hope there's more to come from the author.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lizzy Legend! Such a great book for all ages!
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2019
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What an amazing book! I reccomend Lizzy Legend for all ages. I read this to my young boys and enjoyed every second of it. If you love sports, laughter and a great story, this is a must read! I ended up buying two more copies to give to my nieces. This book is a pure swish (you’ll get the reference when you read it)!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable for children and parents!
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2019
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I Purchased this book for my daughter to read while we went on a fairly long road trip together. She couldn’t put the book down! I enjoyed listening to her share parts of the story with me. Lizzie is a fantastic role model for my 12 year old and even influenced her to begin practicing so she can try out for her school’s basketball team.
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