Cover of The trophy
Read Time: ~2.3 hr

The trophy

by Dean Hughes (1994)

About this book

Ten-year-old Danny struggles to improve his play during his first year on the basketball team and to deal with the moods of his alcoholic father.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe trophy Lead Character

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