Description
Wish I Was a Baller is a graphic memoir chronicling Amar Shah’s real-life experiences as a fourteen-year-old sports journalist covering the golden era of the NBA, when he befriended Shaquille O’Neal and hung out with Michael Jordan and the Bulls—all while surviving the high school caste system, dealing with crushes, and friendships being tainted by jealousy.
Review
Set in Orlando in 1995, ninth-grader Amar and his friends love basketball.
So naturally when Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls come to train in his school gym, he will do anything he can to see them in action. The decision to forge a press pass to gain access into the building sets Amar on a journey that will shape his entire life.
Featuring Shaquille O’Neal and a host of NBA players including Michael Jordan himself, a hint of romance and a lot of persistence, follow along as Amar finds his feet in the world of sports journalism, and high school too.
A memoir in graphic novel format brings a different element to this genre, and Wish I Was a Baller is a story that sports lovers are sure to enjoy.
Great illustrations bring this story to life, and make it an easy read. It is perfect for high school students, and suitable for more reluctant readers as well.
