The YA Book Log

Have you been turned away from your dream because of what you are? How do feel in that situation? What will you do next? Just ask Danny Walker from TRAVEL TEAM by Mike Lupica.
Danny Walker is a basketball phenomenon when it comes to passing the ball. In the 7th grade basketball tryouts, he didn’t make it. The reason why was unfair, he was too small. The same thing happened to other kids who were small. This was a huge obstacle in Danny’s dream of being like his dad, Richie Walker. Richie is an amazing point guard that led his 12 year old team to the finals of the nationals in the past. Unluckily, Richie was in a car accident that affected his life and his family’s life enormously.
Now Richie Walker is making a comeback from his hiding by creating an official basketball team of players who didn’t make it to the 7th grade tryouts. Will the basketball team win against other teams? Will Danny repair bonds with his father? Will Danny follow his dream?
I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO STUDENTS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL WHO LIKE SPORTS.
Siddesh Ramesh
Grade 7
W.T Clarke Middle School