Airball: My Life in Shorts!

Airball: My Life in Shorts by L.D. Harkrader is a quick and funny read. A 7th grade basketball team who hasn't won a game in 3 years has to start winning in order to be part of a ceremony at the state university to retire a hometown hero now an NBA star's number. Their coach's answer to winning? They will play in their underwear! The main character, Kirby, who hasn't an athletic bone in his body is sure that the NBA star is his father. Will he be able to prove it? Will the team prevail and finally have a winning season? If you have reluctant middle school boy readers who like sports, have them give this book a shot.