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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2018 | Middle Grade
Gr 4–7—Wes Davies's father always taught him that in basketball, what mattered most was being a good teammate. However, when Wes's dad comes back from his last Navy SEAL mission in Afghanistan, he isn't there to cheer Wes on as his travel team, the Annapolis Hawks, compete for a championship. As things get harder with his teammate Dinero and his father's struggles, Wes relies on basketball more than ever. Lupica's on-court descriptions are ac...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
As seventh grader Wes Davies's basketball team competes for a championship, his Navy-veteran father sinks into PTSD-caused alcoholism. Meanwh...Log In or Sign Up to Read More