Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1991
The Basket Counts
New player faces racial tension on the basketball team. Will he fight or unite?
125 pages· 13,643 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Summary: Mel Jensen joins the Titans basketball team, eager to prove himself. But teammates Caskie and Stoney freeze him out, and Mel suspects it's due to his race. As tensions rise, Mel must decide whether to confront the hostility head-on or find a way to unite the team. Can he overcome prejudice and secure his place in the starting lineup, or will division shatter his dreams? The stakes are high, and Mel's next move could change everything.


