Wat Takes His Shot: The Life & Legacy of Basketball Hero Wataru Misaka
by Cheryl Kim and Nat Iwata
21 Total Resources 4 Awards 4 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 5-8
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Sports
- Cultural Experience
- Asian American
Year Published 2024
Word Count 1,757
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.1
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 551642, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Physical Education
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Awards & Distinctions 4
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2025
Orbis Pictus Award, 2000-2026
Commended, 2025
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2026
Sports Selection, 2024
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2025
Selection, 2024
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