Seventh-grader Donald, living with his parents in New Jersey, is determined to master wrestling but discovers that to win at the sport he must learn to control his temper.
Hank, Nathan, Jeremy, and Anabel deal with the realities of middle school basketball, including family pressure, a series of coaches with very different personalities and agendas, and what it means to be a team--and a friend.
Provides examples of children who play fair and show good sportsmanship, and features a brief story about a girl who knows the value of teamwork when playing baseball.
Wishbone and Joe race to discover the truth when Joe is suspected of playing practical jokes on his basketball teammates, derailing their chances for a great season.