About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle schooler is using jokes or boundary-pushing behavior to hide their insecurities or need for attention. This sports novel follows Gary Whipple, a high school prankster who decides to join the girls' basketball team as a stunt. While it starts as a joke, Gary soon has to face the social fallout and the impact his presence has on the female athletes who take the game seriously. It is a lighthearted yet thought-provoking look at social consequences, the difference between humor and disruption, and the importance of respecting team dynamics. Parents will find it a useful tool for discussing accountability and the real-world impact of 'just a prank' culture.
