Game Changers Book 2: Play Makers
Back from his game-winning touchdown pass in the championship football game, sixth-grader Ben McBain returns with buddies Sam, Coop, Lily, and new addition Shawn at the start of the basketball season. In a fresh twist to the standard sports formula, their team fails to make the championship basketball game, and Ben wrestles with personal shortcomings as he deals with an obnoxious but talented opposing point guard who has his eye on Lily. With plenty of well-paced game action and an attractive cast of characters, this second in the Game Changers series is as satisfying as a three-point shot from the corner. Grades 4-7. --Linda Perkins