
By Hena Khan
Part of the Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream series
Injury sidelines a young basketball dreamer. Can he lead without playing?
Fourth-grader Zayd dreams of leading his basketball team to victory. But when an unexpected injury benches him, his plans crumble. As he watches from the sidelines, Zayd must discover if true leadership means more than just calling the shots. Can he inspire his team without being on the court, or will his dreams of stardom fade away? This is a story of resilience, teamwork, and redefining what it means to be a leader.
From the critically acclaimed author of Amina’s Voice comes the third book in an exciting chapter book series about a scrawny fourth-grader with big dreams of basketball stardom. Zayd has a plan. He’s ready to take the reins as team captain of the Gold Team. But when an injury leaves him on the sidelines, his plans get derailed. Can Zayd learn what it means to be a leader if he’s not the one calling the shots?
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