Description
It’s spring of their fifth-grade year and Rip and Red have a thrilling opportunity to participate in a weekend basketball tournament with a few other members of Clifton United. While the tournament is only a short bus ride away, both boys will travel outside their comfort zones.
Ultra-competitive Rip must play on a team with kids he doesn’t like. But he faces an even bigger hurdle when someone from his past returns, someone he hasn’t seen in years, someone who just may derail the entire weekend.
As for Red, because of his autism spectrum disorder, he’s never travelled anywhere without his mother. Will he muster the courage to take the trip? Fortunately for both boys, also on the team is an unlikely addition, a source of inspiration who helps everyone discover the true meaning of the word champion.
Author Information
Phil Bildner is a former New York City public school teacher who lives in Newburgh, New York. The author of many books, he speaks at numerous schools and libraries every year. philbildner.com
Tim Probert also illustrated Kim Baker’s novel Pickle. He lives in New York City. timprobert.com
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