Elves Can't Dunk [Paperback]

Robert Skead (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2000 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

Sebastian doesn’t feel that his friends like him. In order to gain their acceptance, he decides to tryout for his favorite professional basketball team. Only there is a problem – Sebastian is an elf and elves can’t dunk! To solve his dunking dilemma, Sebastian takes some of Santa’s special feed corn - the stuff that makes Santa’s reindeer fly - with him to the tryout. This corn will give Sebastian more hang time than Michael Jordan on the moon! When Coach Frank Tanner finds out about the corn, he immediately sees the possibilities for his team of losers. Tanner then sets out on a mission to steal the corn from Santa Claus! Soon, its up to Sebastian, his friends Ralphy the polar bear, Holly the elf and Santa to catch Coach Tanner – and save Christmas! For Ages 6 to 10

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Robert Skead grew up playing a lot of basketball. His love for the game started while playing on his driveway as a child. Today, he still enjoys "shooting around" and playing pick-up games with friends. He always looks forward to winter for two reasons: basketball and Christmas! His favorite subject while growing up was always creative writing. It was a talent his mother noticed and encouraged him to pursue as a young man. Robert is also the author of Safe At Home - A Baseball Card Mystery published by Cross Training Publishing. His children’s short stories have appeared in Clubhouse Magazine published by Focus on the Family. He lives with his wife Cherie and family in New Jersey.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Cross Training Pub (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929478143
• ISBN-13: 978-1929478149
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,577,269 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful Christmas tale with a great moral, January 8, 2001

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Sharon Galligar Chance (Wichita Falls, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elves Can't Dunk (Paperback)

"Elves Can't Dunk" is a delightful story appropriate for kids ages 6-10 who are comfortable with chapter books. The colorful cover is eye-catching, and Robert Skead proves to be a first rate children's writer with his witty interaction between the good guys and the bad. This story is a lot of fun, plus there is a good moral in the end. For kids who love basketball, this holiday story will certainly be right up their alley.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A heartwarming Christman tale of an Elf in Santa's workshop!, September 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Elves Can't Dunk (Paperback)

There is something about this book that will touch you. It will enlightened you with the Christmas spirit as you read the wonderful tale of one a Santa's elves and his love for the game of basket ball. This little novel will make you laugh and smile with Christmas joy. Written with such Character that made you love everyone in the book. An enjoyable read. This book is just like the classic specials, "Rudolph The Red Nosed Rain Dear" or "Frosty the Snowman!". It won't seem like Christmas until you have read Elves Can't Dunk. Written for 6 and up, but all ages will enjoy this Christmas tale!