Travel Team

A parent might reach for this book when their child is facing the painful sting of being cut from a team or feeling underestimated due to their size. Travel Team is a classic underdog story about twelve-year-old Danny Walker, a talented but small basketball player who is unfairly cut from his town's elite travel team. In response, his estranged father, a former basketball star himself, forms a new team with Danny and the other kids who were rejected. This book explores powerful themes of resilience, fairness, self-confidence, and the complexities of parent-child relationships. It's an inspiring read for kids who love sports, but its message about heart and determination resonates beyond the basketball court. It realistically portrays the pressures and politics of youth sports, offering a hopeful story that champions character over physical attributes.