About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the unfairness of internal politics, whether in sports, school, or social circles. It is particularly resonant for the child who works twice as hard as others but feels overlooked because they do not fit a specific physical mold or lack the right connections. Ben McBain is the best quarterback in his league, but the coach's son gets the starting job instead. While the setting is the football field, the heart of the story is about radical empathy and the maturity required to help a rival for the good of the group. It models how to handle frustration with grace and how to lead from the sidelines. It is a perfect choice for 8 to 12 year olds who are starting to navigate complex team dynamics and the realization that talent alone does not always guarantee the top spot.
