From School Library Journal
Grade 3-5 A book beset by abrupt and jarring transitions and confusion about both its purpose and its intended audience. Shortly into the text, the narrative shifts from third to first person as Dixon, star guard of the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks, begins what might loosely be termed her autobiography. Dropped directly into the middle of her story, however, is a pointless history of women's professional basketball, followed by an examination of the role of the positions on a team. Dixon then resumes her life story before addressing readers with a list of questions that claim to test one's suitability for the sport. (Athletic ability is not one of the criteria mentioned.) The book concludes with three drills clearly aimed at coaches. While there are bits and pieces of information here, the book is so poorly organized that it is difficult to imagine anyone finding it inspiring or enlightening. Richard Luzer, Fair Haven Union High School, VT
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
From Booklist
Women's basketball is hot. Names of WNBA stars are becoming more familiar, and the players are being compared to their male counterparts. Tamecka Dixon is a blossoming player for the Los Angeles Sparks. Tamecka's dad started taking her to the basketball courts with him when she was just three years old. The story follows Tamecka's hard work as she strives to be a good student and athlete. Many action pics of her on the court help to enliven this inspiring story. The authors also include the names and duties of the five team positions, with a very good diagram showing where the players stand on the court. One flaw: the cartoon figures superimposed over photographs. They would have worked better as motifs in the corners. Otherwise a good and needed effort. Denia Hester
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
