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Packed with humor and thrilling sports action, this "wonderful story of friendship and the unique ability of kids to overcome a challenge" (#1 New York Times bestselling author Mitch Albom) "will get in your heart and won't get out" (#1 New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica).
Back in his old basketball league, before the car accident, thirteen-year-old Carlos Cooper owned the court, sprinting and jumping and lighting up the scoreboard as his opponents (and teammates) watched in amazement. But now, Carlos feels completely out of his league on his new wheelchair basketball team, the Rollin' Rats. After all, how can he make a layup when he's still struggling to learn how to dribble?
But when the city's crooked mayor threatens to tear down the Rollin' Rats' gym, Carlos realizes that he can't stay on the sidelines forever. Because without a gym, the team can't practice, and if they can't practice, they can kiss their state tournament dreams goodbye. If Carlos is going to learn what it truly means to be part of a team and help his new friends save their season, he'll have to either go all-in . . . or get out.
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"* "The multi-tiered plot moves quickly, the characters are engaging, and the wheelchair basketball is a unique premise, but the real draw in this debut novel from sportswriter Ostler are the vivid descriptions of basketball action. Of equal interest to boys and girls, this strikes just the right notes about teamwork, friendship, and acceptance."
— Booklist, starred review
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“A wonderful story of friendship and the unique ability of kids to overcome a challenge. Inspiring for young athletes and nonathletes alike.”
— Mitch Albom, #1 New York Times bestselling author -
“A novel about a boy and his teammates who will get into your heart and won’t get out.”
— Mike Lupica, New York Times bestselling author -
“The real draw in this debut novel from sportswriter Ostler is the vivid descriptions of basketball action. Of equal interest to kids of all ages, this strikes just the right notes about teamwork, friendship, and acceptance.”
— Booklist (starred review) -
"A sports story that’s as heartwarming as it is action-packed.”
— Kirkus Reviews -
My old friend Scott Ostler has always written a sports column informed by humor and heart. Now he gives us a novel about a boy, and his teammates, who will get into your heart and won't get out.
— Mike Lupica, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Heat and Travel Team -
Enjoyable... Perfect for middle grade fans of Mike Lupica.
— School Library Journal -
"A sports story that's as heartwarming as it is action-packed.
— Kirkus Reviews
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Winner of a Parents' Choice Award
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About Scott Ostler
Scott Ostler is a sports columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle and previously for the Los Angeles Times. He has been voted California Sportswriter of the Year fourteen times. He has covered major sports all over the world, and his writing has been published in national publications from Sports Illustrated to Parenting. He is the author of five nonfiction books for adults and one novel.
About Sean Patrick Hopkins
Iva-Marie Palmer is the author of The Summers and The End of the World as We Know It. She grew up in Chicago’s south suburbs and now lives in Los Angeles with her husband.