Books like Rebound

An energetic and admiring look at the life, fame, and unparalleled talent of a global sports icon. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Rebound.

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01
Michael Jordan
Bill Gutman
An energetic, photo-filled journey through the soaring highs and surprising pivots of a basketball legend's career.
Shares:
- inspiring
- energetic
- admiring
- earnest
02
Michael Jordan
Roland Lazenby
A sweeping, intensely psychological portrait of what it actually costs to become a global icon and an unparalleled champion.
Feels:
- competitive
- high-stakes
- driven
03
The Jordan Rules
Smith, Sam · 1992
A fly-on-the-wall dismantling of a sports deity's pristine image, exposing the ruthless, bruising reality of building a championship team.
Feels:
- tense
- high-stakes
- claustrophobic
04
Slam!
Walter Dean Myers
A rhythmic, grounded coming-of-age story that hits with the fast-paced energy of a streetball game and the heavy reality of growing up.
Shares:
- energetic
- earnest
05
The Moves Make the Man
Bruce Brooks
A sensitive, grounded exploration of a fragile bond forged on the basketball court amidst the heavy weight of emotional turmoil.
Shares:
- earnest
06
The Million Dollar Shot
Dan Gutman
A high-energy, wish-fulfillment sports fantasy that champions the underdog and the sheer power of practice.
Shares:
- energetic
- earnest
07
The Crossover
Kwame Alexander
A kinetic, rhythmic exploration of brotherhood, basketball, and the sudden, sharp pains of growing up.
Shares:
- energetic
- earnest
08
Summer Ball
Mike Lupica · 2007
A sweaty, fast-paced summer on the court where the biggest opponent is your own self-doubt.
Shares:
- energetic
- earnest
09
Who let girls in the boys' locker room?
Elaine Moore · 1994
A spirited, sneaker-squeaking journey through the unfairness of middle school and the triumph of proving you belong on the court.
Shares:
- energetic
- earnest
10
Night hoops
Carl Deuker
A gritty, sweat-soaked exploration of how the rhythmic thump of a basketball in the dark can forge a lifeline between two troubled kids.
Shares:
- earnest
11
Jackie Robinson
Kenneth Rudeen · 1971
An accessible, inspiring journey through the life of a baseball legend who changed American history.
Shares:
- inspiring
- earnest
12
Bad Boy
Walter Dean Myers
A candid, deeply felt reflection on hiding your true self to survive, and the quiet rebellion of loving books.
Shares:
- earnest

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