Center Court Sting

Center Court Sting follows Daren McCall, a talented basketball player whose habit of trash-talking and blaming others creates significant friction within his team. When Daren is accused of vandalism and then becomes a victim himself, a mystery unfolds: is his rival retaliating, or is someone else trying to teach Daren a lesson? This chapter book explores themes of anger management, personal responsibility, fairness, and the importance of teamwork. It's suitable for early to late elementary readers (ages 7-11) who enjoy sports stories with a strong moral dilemma and a touch of mystery.

CENTER COURT STING Trash talking leads to trouble on the basketball court.... Forward Daren McCall is quick with an insult, quick to take offense, and quick to blame anyone but himself for his troubles. So when center Lou Bettman accuses him first of bad-mouthing him, then of vandalism, Daren turns the tables and insists that Lou is out to get him. The team splits into two camps, those who believe in Daren's innocence and those who take Lou's side. The fight heats up when Daren falls victim to an outrageous act. But did Lou retaliate, as Daren suspects, or is someone else trying to teach Daren a lesson?