Wish I was a baller : a graphic memoir / a graphic memoir by Amar Shah ; art by Rashad Doucet ; with color by John Novak.
"A graphic memoir chronicling Amar's real-life experiences as a fourteen-year-old sports journalist covering the golden era of the NBA, when he befriended Shaq 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"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781546110514
- ISBN: 1546110518
- ISBN: 9781339042442
- ISBN: 1339042444
- Physical Description: 285 pages : chiefly color illustrations, color photographs ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, New York : Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, 2025.
Content descriptions
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 8-12.Grades 3-7.
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O'Neal, Shaquille > Comic books, strips, etc. > Juvenile literature.
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Basketball players > Comic books, strips, etc. > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
- Autobiographical comics.
Sports comics.
School comics.
Graphic novels.
Comics (Graphic works)
Available copies
- 16 of 28 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 28 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | J 741.5 SHA (Text) | 30229101431251 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Checked out | 08/25/2026 |
| Carver School Road Branch | JB Shah, Amar (Text) | 0112523593704 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | GN JB SHAH (Text) | 31781069739561 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/10/2026 |
| Dorothy Wightman Library | JNF 741.5 SHA 2025 (Text) | 30372102119044 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Checked out | 06/29/2026 |
| Forsyth Central | JB Shah, Amar (Text) | 0112523593713 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Checked out | 08/15/2026 |
| Harnett County Main Library | J B GN SHAH (Text) | 33630005488494 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Checked out | 08/11/2026 |
| Haywood County Main Library | JGN Shah (Text) | 33115007715383 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| Hope Mills Library | GN JB SHAH (Text) | 31781069739579 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Kill Devil Hills Library | J B SHAH (Text) | 39488501403689 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library | J741.597 S (Text) | 39149008479917 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
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