Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream: Power Forward; On Point; Bounce Back

ISBN: 153446946X

Author: Khan, Hena

Condition: New

Discover the struggles and triumphs of fourth-grader Zayd Saleem as he pursues his dream of being a basketball star in this bind-up of the complete middle grade series from the acclaimed author of Aminas Voice and More to the Story.Zayd Saleem has serious hoop dreams. Hes going to be a basketball star. A legend. There are only a few small things in his way.For starters, Zayds on the scrawny side and gets stomach aches when hes nervous. He has to convince his coach that he has what it takes to join his best friend Adam on the elite Gold Team. His mom and dad want him to practice his violin way more than his jump shot. Plus, it doesnt help that his older sister Zara is amazing at every sport she tries.But Zayd has a lot going for him, too. His grandmother is willing to supply him with all the mango milkshakes he wants. His grandfather has a few tricks up the sleeve of his velour track suit. And his favorite uncle keeps Zayd laughing, even if its sometimes so hard he needs to pee. Zayds family, combined with his friends, teammates, and his own determination, means hes got everything he needs to chase his dream. Will he reach it?