Lizzy Legend

Written by Matthew Ross Smith

A girl's wish grants her perfect basketball skills, but can she handle the pressure when things unravel?

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240 pages· 36,628 words· Est. 5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Lizzy Trudeaux, a basketball enthusiast, wishes for flawless shooting skills and gets her wish. With newfound prowess, she rises from school courts to the NBA, making history. But as she prepares to face her idol, her world starts to crumble. Can Lizzy overcome the challenges and play for the love of the game, or will her magical advantage become her downfall? Join Lizzy on a thrilling journey of ambition, friendship, and resilience as she navigates the highs and lows of her basketball dreams.

From the publisher

A basketball-loving girl makes a wish to never miss a basket in this charming middle grade novel that pushes girl power to the max!

Lizzy Trudeaux loves basketball. She doesn’t have much by way of money, but she has access to the community court, a worn ball named Ginger, and she practices constantly. After fighting to join the boy’s team at her school, Lizzy is finally given the opportunity to show off her hard-earned skills.

When she answers what she believes is another bill collecting phone call, Lizzy receives a magical wish: the ability to sink every shot. Pure Swish. Now eviscerating the competition in the boy’s league is small potatoes—she has the skills to dominate in the NBA. With the help of her BFF Toby and some viral video action, Lizzy goes all the way to the Philadelphia Bells’ starting lineup, making history and taking names. Then, just as she’s about to go face to face with her hero, the best player on the planet, things begin to fall apart. But Lizzy isn’t a quitter and she’ll play her hardest for the love of the game.

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