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Description
Ten-year-old Marcus Robinson loves basketball and is excited when his class takes a field trip to a professional basketball arena to meet his hero, Jason Carter. Marcus studies hard to win a math contest so he can be the official greeter for Jason Carter, but learns something unexpected about professional basketball from his hero. The story follows Marcus and his twin sister as they discover the importance of having multiple career aspirations.
Quick Summary
When a school field trip takes an unexpected turn and Marcus meets a real NBA star, his single-minded dream of going pro gets turned upside down. Kids will laugh at the twins' banter and feel inspired as Marcus discovers that having multiple career dreams is smarter than pinning everything on just one goal. If your kid loves Matt Christopher's sports stories with heart, they'll devour this quick, satisfying read. Perfect for ages 9-12 in grades 4-7 who want a fast, feel-good story about ambition and growing up.