Jump Ball (Magill’s Survey of American Literature, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Mel Glenn
- Type of Work: Poetry
- Genres: Poetry, Young adult literature
- Subjects: Family or family life, Accidents, Death or dying, Athletes, Students or student life, High schools or high school students, Basketball
Glenn discovered the drama of prep sports in the early 1990's when Lincoln High School felt the impact of Stephon Marbury, a point guard of considerable talent who guided Lincoln to a state championship and would go on to an All-Star career in the National Basketball Association. Most obviously, Jump Ball draws on the roller coaster emotions of that experience—the Tigers of fictitious Tower High School ride the talents of point guard Garrett James to position themselves for a run at a state title. Among the voices of the Tower players and fans, Glenn juxtaposes broadcast...
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