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The Chronicles of Jonathan Spencer: Books 1 & 2. Follow Jonathan Spencer from the chaos of middle school hallways to the pressure of an elite basketball camp in this funny,…

The Chronicles of Jonathan Spencer: Books 1 & 2. Follow Jonathan Spencer from the chaos of middle school hallways to the pressure of an elite basketball camp in this funny,…

  • Books 1 and 2 together
  • Funny coming-of-age series by PragerU
  • Lessons in courage and resilience
  • For 6th grade and up
  • Books 1 and 2 together
  • Funny coming-of-age series by PragerU
  • Lessons in courage and resilience
  • For 6th grade and up
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About this product

The Chronicles of Jonathan Spencer: Books 1 & 2

Follow Jonathan Spencer from the chaos of middle school hallways to the pressure of an elite basketball camp in this funny, fast-paced coming-of-age series that delivers powerful lessons in courage and resilience.

The Tip-Off (Book 1)
Jonathan is juggling new responsibilities at home, three younger siblings, distracted parents, and the constant threat of Slammo, the notorious school prankster building his online empire one victim at a time. When Jonathan discovers a hidden talent for basketball, everything starts to shift. Could the court be the key to surviving life on and off it?

The Pivot (Book 2)
Jonathan lands a spot at a camp for elite young basketball players, but the pressure follows him there. He’s battling anxiety, fear of failure, and a whole new set of rivals who make Slammo look like a best friend. With guidance from an all-American superstar and some unexpected new friendships, Jonathan faces the longest week of his life.

Written for the middle schooler, 6th grade and up in your life, The Chronicles of Jonathan Spencer is a relatable, laugh-out-loud series by PragerU that helps kids tackle friendship shifts, self-doubt, and the journey of discovering what they truly love, both on and off the court.

Prefer a single book? Shop The Tip-Off or The Pivot individually.

  • Books 1 and 2 together
  • Funny coming-of-age series by PragerU
  • Lessons in courage and resilience
  • For 6th grade and up

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Customer reviews

This captivating book bundle resonates strongly with middle-grade readers (ages 10-13). Customers said children "tore through it" and "can't put it down." The stories are "well written," "funny," and "relatable" with themes of respect and self-discovery. Kids aged 10-13 particularly enjoyed the engaging storyline, with many finishing both books in days.

  • My middle school grandsons read them both in 3 days
  • She doesn't want it to end. Great story and well written with lots of funny moments!
  • Well written, so relatable to that age and very intriguing
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Stephanie B. (United States)
Great choice!

My children (11 and 13) loved this book - they tore through it and hope there will be another.

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Stephanie B. (United States)
Great choice!

My children (11 and 13) loved this book - they tore through it and went on to No. 2.

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Stephanie B. (United States)
Great choice!

My children (11 and 13) loved this book - they tore through it and hope there will be another.

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Kim P. (United States)
Really well written

I bough two sets for two of my grandchildren. Both are going into 7th grade. They are well written, so relatable to that age and very intriguing. Both have reported back they love them!

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Ruth S. (United States)
My middle school grandsons read them both in 3 days

My middle school grandsons read them both in 3 days. He’s encouraging his 10 yr old brother to read them too

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Margaret M. (United States)
My 10 year old cant put it down

My daughter is 10 but I bought it thinking she would like it in the coming years. She loves sports and was intrigued when it came in the mail. She asked me to read it to her so I did. We both were immediately involved in this funny story line! My daughter took the book after the first chapter and she is almost done with the second book. She doesn't want it to end. more from this author please!!

Great story and well written with lots of funny moments!

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Angela N. (United States)
Love it!

My son loves the book! I wholesome inspiring books for kids

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Misty K. (United States)
Loved it

Loved it! I have already ordered the next book.

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James A. (United States)
Solid story of respect and finding yourself as

Solid story of respect and finding yourself as your walk your path

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Colleen F. (United States)
i bought this book for two of my grandsons that are entering a new middle school

i bought this book for two of my grandsons that are entering a new middle school. It's so great for them to have a positive start in middle school. This book became available just in time

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Cathy H. (United States)
What a great book/story

What a great book/story. I purchased this for my grandson and read it first (of course). It teaches such great character traits and the hard place young people (as we all do) find themselves in their middle school years. I look forward to reading the next one!

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Sista B.
Reader Starter

This was a gift that encouraged a youngster to read. A winner!

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Cheyanne's M.
Age appropriate

11 yr old grandson loves series

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Remi E.
Great publisher

Nice for these to be available in Amazon for my students' parents, who know only one place to look. :)

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Brian P.
Perfect gift for my grandson

Bought it for my grandson and he loves it!!!

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cah2003
Engaging and Pure

Strong moral values and engaging storyline. I am thrilled to add this one to my classroom library. My students are going to love it.

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GG
A five-star family conversation starter

Balances the struggle of finding your 'thing' in middle school with moving/starting a new school with relatable humor and honesty. Loved the family dynamic and the multiple ways that communication can go off course. Pace is perfect for middle school readers, and we loved the conversation-starting questions too.

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Bill
Keeps the boy interested

Given as a gift. It must be an interesting read because he is moving through it pretty quickly.

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Jane D.
Engaging for a reluctant reader

13 yo who finds reading a bore really enjoyed this book.

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Natalie Q.
Awesome book! Great for kids!

Awesome book! Great for kids!

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Bill
TIP OFF

Just a good clean book. Appreciate that decent honest material is still out there

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Lester33
It is uplifting.

Great kids book!

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NV
Good story that kept attention

Riding middle schooler actually loved this book. Looking forward to the second book!

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Jea4646
Good, fun read for a pre-teen boy

My grandson and I are reading this book together. He's 12 years old and and the book is perfect for his age group. It tells a good story, but has a lot of humor that is very age appropriate. We haven't finished it yet, but so far have enjoyed every chapter!

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GW
Surviving Changes

This is a great book for kids entering middle school and that enjoy sports. The reading is comfortable with spaces between paragraphs to keep eyes from getting too tired. The plot helps the reader identify with starting a new school, feeling overwhelmed by family and learning how to survive pressures and changes. 4 questions at the end help kids process what they've learned. Book 1 in The Chronicles of Jonathan Spencer published by Prager U. We are anxious to get book 2!

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Amazon C.
A good starter “new kid”/ coming of age - chapter book

As a father navigating today’s world, The Tip Off was exactly the kind of book I’ve been hoping for — smart, engaging, and packed with values that actually matter.The story is fast-paced and fun, which kept both my 10-year-old and 12-year-old completely hooked. But what really stood out to me was how it naturally weaves in lessons about integrity, personal responsibility, and critical thinking — all without sounding preachy or heavy-handed.In a world full of noise, I’m grateful for resources like this that reinforce the things my wife and I are trying to teach at home. The characters feel real, the stakes are relatable (especially for kids dealing with school drama or peer pressure), and the message sticks.Bonus: it sparked some great conversations around the dinner table about standing up for what’s right, even when it’s tough.

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Desultory
Kid Approved and Age Appropriate Book

My 11 year old son enjoyed reading this book, and is looking forward to reading the next one.My son isn't a sports fan per se, but he still liked reading about the protagonist and his school based adventures. He related to some of the social awkwardness and sibling situations of the main character, and even laughed aloud a few times while reading it.It isn't a book I would have typically picked out for him, as its overall literary value doesn't rank very high. However, it appears to be a great book for an 11 year old that isn't into Alighieri, and it doesn't contain anything inappropriate or polarizing. Thank you to PragerU for making age appropriate content!

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J. H.
A good read

My grandson enjoyed reading this as he is entering middle school this fall.

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Amazon C.
Book

Perfect book for youth

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larry h.
Great book for middle school student.

Grandson loves to read this book