One Last Shot

By John David Anderson

Malcolm's love for mini golf may be the key to mending his fractured family.

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321 pages· 75,004 words· Est. 9.5 hour read-aloud

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Malcolm never felt good enough for his sports-obsessed dad or his feuding parents. But when he discovers miniature golf, everything changes. As he excels in the sport, Malcolm finds unexpected friends and a sense of belonging. Yet, with his parents' tension escalating, Malcolm faces a new challenge: can he use his newfound passion to bring his family together before the final tournament? Dive into a heartwarming tale of puzzles, friendships, and the quest to mend a broken home.

From the publisher

The beloved author of Ms. Bixby’s Last Day and Posted returns with a humorous and heartwarming story of family, friendship, and miniature golf.

For as long as he can remember, Malcolm has never felt like he was good enough. Not for his parents, who have always seemed at odds with each other, with Malcolm caught in between. And especially not for his dad, whose competitive drive and love for sports Malcolm has never shared.

That is, until Malcolm discovers miniature golf, the one sport he actually enjoys. Maybe it’s the way in which every hole is a puzzle to be solved. Or the whimsy of the windmills and waterfalls that decorate the course. Or maybe it’s the slushies at the snack bar. But whatever the reason, something about mini golf just clicks for Malcolm. And best of all, it’s a sport his dad can’t possibly obsess over.

Or so Malcolm thinks.

Soon he is signed up for lessons and entered in tournaments. And yet, even as he becomes a better golfer and finds unexpected friends at the local course, be wonders if he might not always be a disappointment. But as the final match of the year draws closer, the tension between Malcolm’s parents reaches a breaking point, and it’s up to him to put the puzzle of his family back together again.

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