Layla loves playing basketball, especially with her best friend, Danika. Now, after spending most of the summer getting ready for tryouts, Layla is eager to move from substitute player to becoming one of the starting five. When tryouts finally arrive, Layla not only makes the main roster but she’s also chosen to be the team captain.
All of her friends and teammates are excited for her. All, that is, except Danika who is jealous of her friend’s success. Layla soon discovers that being both team captain and best friends with Danika is no easy task. Can Layla be a good team captain and a good friend?---from the publisher
72 pages 978-1496599131 Ages 8-11
Keywords: basketball, girls and women, part of a series, reluctant reader, 9 year old, 10 year old, 11 year old, 12 year old, 13 year old
