"Ball" by John Hutton tells the story of a young man navigating the complexities of life, ambition, and identity through the lens of sports. Centering around the world of basketball, the protagonist confronts challenges on and off the court, dealing with personal struggles, relationships, and the pressure to succeed. As he navigates the intricacies of teamwork, rivalry, and self-discovery, the narrative explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the quest for greatness. Ultimately, it’s a coming-of-age tale that highlights the transformative power of sports and the lessons learned from both victory and defeat. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Baby Unplugged .

This book has been graded for interest at 0-3 years.

There are 14 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Blue Manatee Press .

The author, Sarah Jones, is a senior lecturer in film studies at Anglia Polytechnic University. Prior to this she was education manager at Cambridge Arts Cinema, where she developed a number of practical projects introducing young people to the craft and appreciation of film-making. The consultant, Judy Forshaw, is a freelance television scriptwriter. Her credits include Eastenders, Byker Grove, Grange Hill and Crossroads. She also teaches screenwriting at the London International Film School and Anglia Polytechnic University.