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Illustrated by
Guy Francis.
In this third story about the fourth-grader, Mason joins the basketball team (coached by his dad). The team works together to climatically win the big game and best the class bully. Themes of teamwork and sportsmanship are a little forced, but Mason and his best friend Brody are satisfyingly complementary as the two recognize their own strengths and weaknesses.