Sport Story is an inspirational series about a fictitious group of at-risk, high school athletes who are guided by the old-fashioned values of hard work, respect and loyalty. Subtle character education wrapped around exciting, modern sports stories. Based around the school seasons for Basketball, Baseball, and Football, the plots reach the target audience at their reading level with characters and conflict/resolution they identify with. Truly inspirational, Sport Story is turning angry faces into hopeful ones.
Book #1: Superstar Coach
Meet Harold “Sleepy” Phillips, former NBA superstar. When an unusual twist of circumstances puts him in as coach of a ragtag freshman basketball team, some remarkable things begin to happen – on and off the court. Burdened with all the present-day teenage problems, at school and on the streets, the players learn to focus on what is truly important to them. Under Sleepy’s eye they achieve astonishing heights, but do they have what it takes to win the championship tournament? Dynamic and exciting- right up to the final buzzer!
Book #2: Backyard Batting Cage
Fresh off his incredible basketball season, Jimmy Feen decides to try-out for the varsity baseball team. He is met with resentment, however, by Flip Walters, the All-State leftfielder, who is jealous of all the attention Jimmy received during basketball season. Flip’s bad attitude and divisive insults thrusts the team and the season into chaos. Jimmy’s character is put to the test as he is faced with uniting his team while struggling to improve his own play. Thoughtful and inspiring – right down to the final pitch.
Book #3: Quarterback Controversy
Football season marks the beginning of Jimmy Feen’s sophomore year. Jimmy is pegged as the back-up quarterback behind senior, Stretch Crawford. When the team struggles to start the season, the coach makes the unpopular decision to switch quarterbacks. Jimmy’s teammates rebel against the change, creating a full blown “Quarterback Controversy.” With a team boycott, a friend’s college scholarship and his own season on the line, Jimmy learns the hard way that what is best for the team isn’t always best for himself. Dogged by an aggressive reporter and his own teammates’ doubts, Jimmy carries a secret that could explode! Can he hang on?
