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Talented basketball player Ashlee Carson works hard to win a place in the nationals, but her strict mother wants her to focus on academics and Ashlee must ask her deadbeat father, a former professional basketball player, for support.
Quick Summary
This basketball story hits different because it's not just about making shots it's about a girl fighting for her dreams while her mom pushes academics and her absent dad might hold the key to it all. Kids will root for Ashlee as she dribbles through family drama, faces tough competition, and discovers what it really means to be a team player both on and off the court. If your kid loves underdog sports stories like "Heat" by Mike Lupica, they'll eat this right up. Perfect for kids in grades 5-7 who love basketball and stories about perseverance.