Don’t Throw It to Mo!

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Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 13:27
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Don’t Throw It to Mo!
Winner Description: 
written by David A. Adler, illustrated by Sam Ricks and published by Penguin Young Readers, an Imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
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In Don’t Throw It to Mo! underdog football player Mo Jackson may be the smallest kid on his team, but Coach Steve has a plan for him to save the day. Readers will cheer as eager Mo makes the final incredible catch and sprints past the goal line. 
 
Ricks' crisp and vibrant illustrations perfectly capture the action and humor inherent in the engaging narration. Varied sentence length, repetition, and the deliberate design choices create a successful reading experience. 
In Don’t Throw It to Mo! underdog football player Mo Jackson may be the smallest kid on his team, but Coach Steve has a plan for him to save the day. Readers will cheer as eager Mo makes the final incredible catch and sprints past the goal line. 
 
Ricks' crisp and vibrant illustrations perfectly capture the action and humor inherent in the engaging narration. Varied sentence length, repetition, and the deliberate design choices create a successful reading experience. 
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Don’t Throw It to Mo!
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Don’t Throw It to Mo!
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Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 13:27
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Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 13:27
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