Nikki on the Line
Barbara Carroll Roberts
📚 Genre
Middle Grade Fiction, Sports Fiction - Basketball
🏢 Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
📅 Publication Year
2020
🔢 ISBN
ISBN-13: 978-0-316-52189-5, ISBN-10: 0-316-52189-2
About This Book
The story follows Nikki, a 13-year-old girl who loves basketball. When she makes an elite club basketball team, she struggles to keep up with the faster, taller, and stronger competition. Along with the pressure on the court, Nikki faces a family mystery concerning her donor father and evolving friendships. The teal cover features basketball imagery and blurbs from authors Wendy Mass and Anne Ursu.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
336 pages
Edition
Paperback
Series
Standalone novel
Target Audience
Middle Grade (Ages 8-12)
Collector Information
Condition
Very Good. The back cover shows minimal wear, with sharp corners and a clean barcode area. No visible creases or spine damage from this angle.
Estimated Value
$4.00-$8.00
Rarity
Common. This is a mass-produced modern paperback edition available through most major retailers and libraries.
Historical Significance
A well-received contemporary middle-grade novel that addresses themes of athletic perseverance, family secrets, and identity in the context of youth sports.
Collector Notes
This is a reading copy rather than a high-value collector's item. To maintain value, protect the softcover from corner dings and moisture. For modern paperbacks, value is generally tied to cleanliness and the absence of library markings or 'remainder' marks.
Similar Books
'The Crossover' by Kwame Alexander, 'Roller Girl' by Victoria Jamieson, 'Soar' by Joan Bauer
Notable Features
Includes promotional blurbs from award-winning authors Wendy Mass and Anne Ursu. Part of the Little, Brown Books for Young Readers imprint.