About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child feels frustrated by a team's performance or is struggling to balance personal ambition with loyalty to their friends. "Over the Net" follows Bailey, a skilled volleyball player who is disappointed by her new school's inexperienced team. She must choose between abandoning them to join a better team or staying to become a leader and help her teammates improve. This book is an excellent, accessible tool for discussing sportsmanship, leadership, and the idea that winning isn't everything. Its straightforward narrative and high-interest sports topic make it perfect for emerging chapter book readers, especially those aged 7 to 10.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This book contains no significant sensitive topics. The conflicts are entirely focused on sports-related challenges and mild social dilemmas (e.g., feeling frustrated with peers, choosing between two groups of friends). The resolution is unequivocally hopeful and positive, emphasizing pro-social values.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a 7 to 9-year-old who is involved in team sports or group activities. It's particularly well-suited for a child who is more skilled than their peers and feels frustrated, or a child who is hesitant to take on a leadership role. It speaks directly to kids learning to navigate the complexities of teamwork.
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