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In Dan Gutman’s playful tale, eight‑year‑old Eddie dreams of basketball glory. When he gets the unexpected opportunity to shoot a foul shot during the NBA finals, the stakes are high: a million‑dollar prize awaits. Readers follow the youngster’s nervous excitement and his determination to succeed, set against the backdrop of the sport’s biggest stage.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Dan Gutman
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