Basketball changed for Ton when his best friend, Dante, a hoops phenom and the kid he looked up to the most, was killed by a police officer. Tony and his community—Oasis Springs—are dealing with the grief, even as justice for his friend seems fleeting. Tony hopes he can carry on Dante’s legacy by making the Sabres, the AAU basketball team Dante took to two national championships. Coach James, a former NBA All-Star, likes what he sees from Tony at tryouts, but he still doesn’t make the team. But Coach James offers him another chance: join the team as the statistician. Tony has a sharp mind for the game, and with help from Kiara, Coach James’s daughter, he makes an impact in this new role. As the team finds its stride, Tony finds out the officer who killed his friend will be back on the job. Can Tony find a path to healing while helping to bring the Sabres a championship?
- Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
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Publication date:
01/08/2023
- ISBN: 9780063069602
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Page extent:
304
- Format: Paperback
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Dimensions:
194 mm x 130 mm
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Age: 8-12