num_pages: 192
description: Mickey's family owns the neighborhood pool hall, and he's been playing since before he could talk. Now that he's in fifth grade, he's determined to win the Junior Nine-Ball Championship and cream obnoxious Buck Pender. Problem is, Mickey's ten and Buck's thirteen-and could eat him for a snack. Even with his friend Arlen's help, Mickey doesn't stand a chance. Then Joe Alvarez shows up at the pool hall. He's a fantastic player, and decides to sign on as Mickey's pool coach. But it all depends on one Mickey. Can he beat the odds?"Good characters, humor, and an engaging plot make this a solid piece of middle-grade fiction." ( Booklist )
language: English
title: Sticks
titlecomplete: Sticks
genres: Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Childrens, Juvenile, Middle Grade, Sports, Young Adult, Contemporary, Novels
ratings_count: 393
publisher: Puffin