About This Book
"Sticks" follows ten-year-old Mickey Vernon as he prepares for the most important pool championship of his life. Despite his mother's initial reservations, Mickey finds a strong support system in his grandmother, his deceased father's best friend, and his brilliant math-loving best friend. The story beautifully explores themes of perseverance, self-confidence, and the power of family and friendship in overcoming challenges. It's a heartwarming tale about finding your passion and the courage to pursue it, even with a past loss shaping the present.
With the help of his grandmother, his dead father's best friend, and his own best friend, a math genius, ten-year-old Mickey prepares to compete in the most important pool championship of his life, despite his mother's reservations.
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How does Mickey show perseverance throughout the story?
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Who are the important people in Mickey's life, and how do they support him?
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What does Mickey learn about himself by preparing for the championship?
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How do you think Mickey's father's memory influences him?
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Have you ever had to work hard to achieve a goal, like Mickey? What was it?
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