The Million Dollar Shot

In Dan Gutman's "The Million Dollar Shot," 11-year-old Eddie Ball, living in a Louisiana trailer park, gets a once-in-a-lifetime chance to win a million dollars by sinking a foul shot at the NBA Finals. Motivated by his widowed mother's recent layoff from Finkle Foods, Eddie is determined to win and expose the corrupt company. With the help of his friend Annie and her father, Eddie trains rigorously, facing down a bribe from the company's founder. This chapter book is a fast-paced, empowering story about perseverance, integrity, and standing up for what's right, perfect for early to late elementary readers.