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Playing the Cards You're Dealt (Scholastic Gold)

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“With a deft hand, Johnson shows us there's no such thing as 'too young' when it comes to questioning big ideas like manhood, or even family.” – Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling author of Look Both Ways and StampedLiterary powerhouse and Coretta Scott King Honor- and Boston Globe / Horn Book Honor-winning author of The Parker Inheritance Varian Johnson explores themes of toxic masculinity and family legacy in this heartfelt, hopeful story of one boy discovering what it really means to be a man.SECRETS ARE ALWAYS A GAMBLETen-year-old Anthony Joplin has made it to double digits! Which means he's finally old enough to play in the spades tournament every Joplin Man before him seems to have won. So while Ant's friends are stressing about fifth grade homework and girls, Ant only has one thing on his mind: how he'll measure up to his father's expectations at the card table.Then Ant's best friend gets grounded, and he's forced to find another spades partner. And Shirley, the new girl in his class, isn't exactly who he has in mind. She talks a whole lot of trash -- way more than his old partner. Plus, he's not sure that his father wants him playing with a girl. But she's smart and tough and pretty, and knows every card trick in the book. So Ant decides to join forces with Shirley -- and keep his plans a secret.Only it turns out secrets are another Joplin Man tradition. And his father is hiding one so big it may tear their family apart...Featuring exclusive bonus content! Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Paperbacks (January 3, 2023)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1338348566


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 69


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years


Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.1 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.75 x 7.5 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #33,081 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #114 in Children's Black & African American Story Books #167 in Children's Parents Books #1,048 in Children's Friendship Books


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • thoroughly enjoyed this book
I liked that this book was seeped in Black culture. The focus is on a complicated topic that is well written for a young audience. The characters were well written and believable.
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023 by Amazon Customer
    • Playing the cards you’re dealt - this award-winner will be a good read!!!
Front cover of brand new book is dog-eared! Unacceptable packaging and handling!!! Reason for one star!
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2023 by Leah G. McIlvain
    • Good book for teen
My son requested this book. The enjoyed it and finished it quickly.
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2021 by Carly
    • Likeable Characters
Smooth reading, short chapters, real kids. The protagonist and his friends are 10, but seemed more like 12 year olds to me. Lots to think about. Also entertaining!
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2023 by Jan
    • Grown up stuff for kids
Is it possible for a story with gambling, alcohol, & drugs to be sweet? This book handles big issues from a kid's perspective and does a great job laying responsibility where it belongs. As Ant prepares for the spades tournament, he learns what it means to be a good partner and a strong young man. I think I'd recommend it for Grades 5+ ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2023 by Haritha
    • Good book for kids
My Sister love this book because it something from school she had to do but when she read this she fell in love with this book
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2022 by Amazon User
    • GREAT! HUMOROUS!
I read this book with my 4th graders and they truly enjoyed the novel. We laughed numerous times and there are several teaching moments throughout the novel. The story teaches students how to deal with life's obstacles especially when the problems are in the family.
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2022 by Gipson
    • Tense and fast-paced
I loved the emergence of the narrator’s point of view and opinions over the course of the story. I loved the believability of Ant’s problems *and* the friends and grownup who helped him figure out how to cope. I loved the balance between the games, the friendship problems, and Roland’s struggles. I know some adults will worry that the themes are too mature for 8-12 year old readers but this is an excellent depiction of real-world problems that kids actually face, with the hopeful and empowering ending that books for kids often have. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2022 by Another school librarian

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