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The Rookie Bookie

L. Jon Wertheim

3.9/5 ( ratings)

Using the tips, truths, and stats they explore in their New York Times bestseller Scorecasting, two dads pack super sports savvy and important math and financial concepts into a fun and heartwarming first novel for kids.

New kid Mitch Sloan wants to fit in, but his nerdy love of statistics and making money isn't winning him any friends in his sports-loving town--until he finds the perfect way to attain instant popularity. But running a football betting ring at school eventually turns sour, and Mitch loses the only real friend he's made. He'll have to win her back by using his brainpower for good and helping the school football team achieve victory--if they'll listen to the advice of a former bookie!

Pages: 272

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Release: October 07, 2014

ISBN: 0316249815

ISBN 13: 9780316249812

The Rookie Bookie

L. Jon Wertheim

3.9/5 ( ratings)

Using the tips, truths, and stats they explore in their New York Times bestseller Scorecasting, two dads pack super sports savvy and important math and financial concepts into a fun and heartwarming first novel for kids.

New kid Mitch Sloan wants to fit in, but his nerdy love of statistics and making money isn't winning him any friends in his sports-loving town--until he finds the perfect way to attain instant popularity. But running a football betting ring at school eventually turns sour, and Mitch loses the only real friend he's made. He'll have to win her back by using his brainpower for good and helping the school football team achieve victory--if they'll listen to the advice of a former bookie!

Pages: 272

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Release: October 07, 2014

ISBN: 0316249815

ISBN 13: 9780316249812

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