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Athlete Vs. Mathlete

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2013

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Overview

Athlete vs. Mathlete by Canadian author W.C. Mack (Bloomsbury Children’s Books, 2013) follows two twin brothers through their journeys of self-discovery, rivalry, and what it means to be a team. The book won the 2016 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Book Award and was a finalist for the New Jersey Garden State Children’s Book Award (2016), the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award (2016), and the Texas Library Association Bluebonnet Award (2014-2015). Mack has written several books for young readers, which often reflect her passion for sports. The novel explores The Effects of Peer Pressure, discusses how Mindset Matters, and reinforces that It’s Okay To Be Who You Are.

This guide follows the 2013 Bloomsbury Children’s Books first paperback edition of Athlete vs. Mathlete.

Plot Summary

Athlete vs. Mathlete follows fraternal twins Owen and Russell Evans along their parallel paths toward acceptance of themselves, each other, and the teamwork they are capable of together. Owen has always been the athlete of his family, excelling at basketball, while Russell is the mathlete, particularly involved with the Masters of the Mind club at school.

At the novel’s outset, Owen is frustrated that the new basketball coach is requiring everyone to tryout—even the players who were on the team the year before—and Russell’s team worries about the upcoming Masters of the Mind meet, as well as how they are down one team member.

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