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Lionel Shepard dreams of the NBA and will spend his days at Bluford High playing basketball, but his path is blocked by poor grades, misguided advice from family and friends, and the difficult decision of whether to keep chasing that dream or let his expectations weigh him down. Lionel's resolve to reach the top of his sport continues to clash with the academic and social obstacles that threaten his future. With the support of his teammates, Lionel must decide whether to stay on the court or let these challenges steer him into a darker narrative. The story illustrates the complex choices facing high school athletes who juggle ambition with external pressures and shows how a single decision can alter their future on and off the court.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Paul Langan
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