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When Danny Walker, a 13-year-old boy from Middletown, is selected to join the Right Way Basketball Camp, he must compete against the country's top players to prove that he can hold his own against the giants. The camp is a summer camp where Danny is out of his element and may not have the physical attributes of the campers. He faces old rivals and new battles as he tries to prove himself and rise to the top. The story revolves around Danny's journey of self-confidence and leadership as he tries to prove his worth in a competitive environment.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports
Authors: Mike Lupica
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