


MACK is the author of numerous books for children, including After All, Youre Callie Boone and the Canadian hockey novel Hat Trick.

When someone tries to steal Russells spot as captain of the mathlete team, will the two be able to put aside their differences in order to save his position? Or will they be sidelined? Perfect for fans of Matt Christopher and Andrew Clements alike, this is a lighthearted and hilarious look at what happens when brains meets brawn meets basketball. The new basketball coach recruits Russell for the seventh grade team and a jealous Owen has to fight to stay in the game. About the Book When their two worlds collide in seventh grade, fraternal twins and opposites Owen and Russell find themselves in direct competition at. Theyve long kept the peace by going their separate ways, but all that is about to change. Owen gets jealous when Russell gets new Nike shoes that are blue and silver and match his basketball uniform. As a proper noun Athletic is a player on the team Oakland Athletics. As an adjective athletic is having to do with athletes.
#Athlete vs. mathlete series
This middle grade series was written for ages 8-12, but can be enjoyed by older readers as well. Owen, the basketball 'star.' He tries out for basketball, but so does Russell because Coach Baxter tells him to, and surprisingly Russell makes the team. As a noun athlete is a participant in a group of sporting activities which includes track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking. These twin brothers couldnt be more different. Mathlete series primarily falls into the General Fiction genre. His brother, Russell, rocks the school boards. Book Synopsis Owen Evans lights up the scoreboards. About the Book When their two worlds collide in seventh grade, fraternal twins and opposites Owen and Russell find themselves in direct competition at school, on the court, and at home. Theres only one slot left at the local basketball camp, and both Russ and Owen Evans want it.
