About This Book
Forced to referee rather than play basketball due to the after effects of polio, Rusty believes he will never play again until a new man in town organizes a team and coaches him.
What Parents Should Know
Discussion Prompts
1
How did Rusty feel when he couldn't play basketball like he used to?
2
What made the new coach special, and how did he help Rusty?
3
Have you ever had to work hard to overcome a challenge, like Rusty did?
4
What does it mean to be a good teammate, even when things are tough?
