Bank ShotThis girls’ basketball story deals with the conflict between family caregiving responsibilities and extra-curricular sports that some kids, particularly girls, often face. Jo loves playing basketball in gym class, and she is surprised when she makes the school team. Because she has to babysit her younger brother, she’s afraid her mom will make her give up her place on the team, so instead, Jo hatches a plan to have a neighbour secretly babysit so she can play. But the deception and secrets start getting to her after a few close calls. While Jo shows initiative and problem-solving skills both on and off the court, will her mom see it that way when she’s found out? |
Contents
Outside my Little World | 9 |
The List | 12 |
The Lies Begin | 16 |
The Secret | 20 |
The Problem With Rory | 27 |
Problem Solved | 33 |
Missing Out | 38 |
Mistakes | 45 |
Watch and Learn | 69 |
The Scare | 75 |
Girls Night | 82 |
Rory | 87 |
Busted | 92 |
Breaking Point | 98 |
Moment of Truth | 103 |
Commitment | 107 |
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