The Last Shot City Streets, Basketball Dreams — Content Guide for Parents
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- Profanity: Sources do not say whether the book's text contains swear words, though it quotes street taunts and teenage banter.
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
It ought to be just a game, but basketball on the playgrounds of Coney Island is much more than that. In The Last Shot, the aspirations of a few of the neighborhood's most promising players reveal that what they have going for them (athletic talent, grace, and years of dedication) may not be enough to defeat what's working against them: woefully inadequate schooling, family circumstances that are often desperate, and the slick, brutal world of college athletic recruitment.
Incisively and compassionately written, The Last Shot introduces us to unforgettable characters and takes us into their world with an intimacy seldom seen in contemporary journalism. The result is a startling and poignant exposé of inner-city life and the big business of college basketball.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Last Shot City Streets, Basketball Dreams appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Reviews mention gang members throwing beer bottles at players, turf wars and street violence in the neighborhood. The book follows young Black players from Coney Island housing projects and examines how race, poverty and the recruiting system shape their options.
Does The Last Shot City Streets, Basketball Dreams have violence?
Found (Brief): Reviews mention gang members throwing beer bottles at players, turf wars and street violence in the neighborhood.
Does The Last Shot City Streets, Basketball Dreams have scary content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Last Shot City Streets, Basketball Dreams have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Last Shot City Streets, Basketball Dreams have race & culture?
Found (Central): The book follows young Black players from Coney Island housing projects and examines how race, poverty and the recruiting system shape their options.
Does The Last Shot City Streets, Basketball Dreams have profanity?
Couldn't confirm: Sources do not say whether the book's text contains swear words, though it quotes street taunts and teenage banter.
Does The Last Shot City Streets, Basketball Dreams have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Last Shot City Streets, Basketball Dreams have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Last Shot City Streets, Basketball Dreams have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Last Shot City Streets, Basketball Dreams have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
