The dual point-of-view story repudiates toxic masculinity and encourages collaboration and generosity. After a misunderstanding leads Isaac’s former teammates to convince Marco he could be their middle school basketball team’s next Muggsy Bogues (the smallest player in NBA history), Marco and Isaac dedicate themselves to getting him a spot on the team, even though he’s never played before. Isaac knows how to talk Marco through his panic attacks and discussions of his absent father, and Marco calmly listens to Isaac’s fears about his father’s not-so-secret alcohol abuse. Despite their apparent differences-Isaac’s a talented basketball player who struggles academically, while Marco’s a supershort straight-A student who prefers chess to contact sports-they have been inseparable besties since kindergarten. Together neighbors and friends Isaac and Marco navigate the challenges of middle school, divorced parents, and basketball tryouts.īrand-new sixth graders Isaac Castillo and Marco Honeyman are more like family than friends.
"A t ouching exploration of friendship, teamwork, and Mamba Mentality."
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