by Debbie Dadey, Marcia T. Jones
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Melody is certain that her new basketball coach, Mr. O'Grady, is a leprechaun, and soon she and the other children are keeping an eye on him and observing his growing relationship with third grade teacher Mrs. Jeepers.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball, 2008-08-08
ISBN 0590448226 - I really, really wanted to like this book, if only because the BSK series is popular with kids and anything that makes them want to read has to be worth looking into. Unfortunately, it's not that good.
It's St Patrick's Day in Bailey City and Eddie is enjoying pinching everyone not wearing green. He also enjoys tripping people and otherwise getting up to mischief, even in Mrs. Jeepers' class. Mrs. Jeeper is from Transylvania and if that doesn't make her unusual enough, she's got a burning, irrational-seeming hatred of leprechauns. When time for gym class rolls around, the kids meet a visitor from Ireland, Mr. O'Grady, who's going to teach them Irish dances. The kids quickly become suspicious of the little man, certain he's a leprechaun. Of course, they're also certain that Mrs. Jeepers is a vampire, so they must just be crazy... right? Wrong!
The story is fun and lighthearted, despite the looming possibility of a leprechaun-vampire war in the hallway. The book, however, is really too short to be more than slightly amusing. By the time the tale picks up, it's already heading into the big finale which was itself a bit of a letdown. I give it three stars, consider it average, but end with a high note: I'll be reading more BSK books whenever they come my way - they're not bad, it's just this one isn't all that great. RL3, ages 7-10.
- AnnaLovesBooks
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
A story that plays on a common prejudice among elementary school children, 2007-11-09
Children always fantasize about their teachers; according to them every school has the teacher that is evil and others who are delightful and cheery. The children at Bailey Elementary have a problem. Mrs. Jeepers is from the Transylvanian Alps in Rumania and speaks with a Dracula-like accent. The students in her third grade class are convinced that she is a vampire.
Things change when Mr. O' Grady arrives to teach them Irish dances during gym class. He has a sprightly demeanor and behaves like an Irishman who enjoys a good time. Eddie is the class mischief maker yet he meets his match in both Mrs. Jeepers and Mr. O-Grady. The class becomes convinced that Mr. O'Grady is a leprechaun.
Suddenly there is tension between Mrs. Jeepers and Mr. O'Grady when Mrs. Jeepers learns that Mr. O'Grady is there. The children are puzzled so they go to Howie's grandmother, who tells the tale of the ancient battle between the vampires and the leprechauns. Suddenly, it all becomes clear to the children and they must decide whose side they are to come down on. When the struggle between Mrs. Jeepers and Mr. O'Grady reaches the decision point, they intervene, leading one to victory.
This is a simple adventure tale that plays on one of the universal prejudices of elementary school children, that one or more of their teachers are not human. That makes it a fun tale and of course there is a happy ending.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
 He is REALLY short! But a leperchaun!?, 2007-04-17
Yea the guy's short, but do you think it is more important to focus on that or that he is trying to steal the gem around Mrs. Jeepers neck. It's your opinion, but just think about it.
I gave it 5 stars because it was fun to read and, hey what if there are leperchauns teaching B-Ball! :)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Great Story, 2006-11-20
This is a really good Bailey School Kids story. The fact that the leprechaun can do more basketball tricks than all the other kids is hilarious. Overall it was good. But please be aware that when you read this story it triggers your mind into thinking leprechauns are real but they really aren't. If that happens to you my suggestion is to read one chapter of the story each day then you won't think that leprechauns are real.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Great fun!, 2006-02-27
This book was purchased as a gift for an eleven-year old girl who loves both basketball and the Bailey School Kids. As I hoped, she absolutely loved it!
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