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“In this trilogy closer, point guard Raam Patel may have made his middle school basketball team, but he has more challenges to face before he can earn a starting role….In both casual situations and set pieces, like a Thanksgiving dinner that fuses traditional American and Indian cuisines, Shah adds rich cultural context to his young ball player’s progress as grueling practices that elevate both personal and team skills give way to intense game action on the way to a climactic at-the-buzzer triumph. …A soaring drive to the finish.”

—Kirkus Reviews

Time to Win (Play the Game #3)

Written by Amar Shah
Published by Scholastic Inc.

Raam may have made the school team, but that doesn’t guarantee him minutes on the court or respect from his fellow teammates.

As a new rookie, he will have to fight to get recognition from the coach and find his place on the team.

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Publication Date: August 2025
Available As: Paperback, eBook
Middle Grade, Age 08 or older

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Setting: United States (Orlando FL)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation

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