About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a setback that feels final, like a cancelled program, a cut from a team, or a loss of funding for something they love. It is an ideal choice for the child who feels like the underdog or who struggles to see how their individual effort can actually change their community. The story follows five very different kids who unite to save their neighborhood basketball program, Hoop Group. While basketball is the backdrop, the heart of the story is about the necessity of collective action and the power of finding a 'chosen family' when your biological one is under stress. It is a grounded, realistic middle-grade novel that models how to handle disappointment with proactive problem-solving rather than despair. Parents will appreciate how it treats children's dreams with dignity while emphasizing that success requires both 'hustle' and heart.
