About This Book
This engaging chapter book follows Isaac Roth, a young basketball player who idolizes his older brother, a successful forward. Isaac dreams of following in his brother's footsteps, but his smaller stature leads his coach to suggest he'd be better suited as a point guard. The story explores Isaac's initial frustration and disappointment as he grapples with changing his dream and accepting a new role. It's a heartwarming tale about resilience, self-discovery, and the importance of teamwork over individual glory, perfect for early elementary readers navigating their own challenges and expectations.
Isaac Roth's big brother was a forward for the Wildcats, and Isaac wants to be one too. His dream is to be the highest-scoring forward ever. The problem is that Isaac is short. Coach Turnbull thinks he'd be a better point guard than a forward, since he's fast and small. Will Isaac be able to change his dream and play for the team, or will he give up on the sport he loves?
Discussion Prompts
1
Isaac really wanted to be a forward. Have you ever wanted something very badly, but things didn't go exactly as you planned?
2
How did Isaac feel when his coach suggested he play point guard instead of forward? What did he learn about himself and his team?
3
What does it mean to be a good teammate? How did Isaac show he was a good teammate?
4
Do you think it's important to be like someone else, or to be yourself? How did Isaac learn to be himself on the basketball court?
5
What are some different ways to be successful, even if it's not the way you first imagined?
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