About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a sudden slump or losing confidence in a skill they used to master. It is an ideal choice for the young athlete who blames external factors like bad luck or a jinx for their performance issues rather than looking at their own preparation. Jerry, a star basketball player, finds himself in a mysterious rut and is convinced by a self-proclaimed warlock friend that he is hexed. Through Jerry's journey, the book explores the psychology of performance and the importance of self-discipline. It normalizes the anxiety of high expectations and teaches kids that while we cannot control every bounce of the ball, we can control our effort and habits. This is a grounded, relatable story for ages 8 to 12 that balances sports action with valuable lessons on resilience and taking personal responsibility for one's success.
