Danny Walker must once again prove his stuff on the basketball court.  Even though he may be the shortest guy out there, he has “the eye”  and knows more about the game than anyone else.  After being cut from the travel team and forming his own team of “rejects,” Danny led his team of underdogs to the national championship in Travel Team. Mike Lupica continues Danny’s story with Summer Ball (Puffin Books, 2007).   

Now that he is at the prestigious Right Way Basketball Camp run by Josh Cameron, he’s not so sure he has what it takes to play with the big guys.  Due to a computer mix-up, he’s stuck in a cabin with the ten to twelve year old campers.  His coach, Ed Powers hates him because of past history with his dad.  His biggest rival from the championship game, Rasheed, is on the same team and is out to get Danny, along with his bigger, badder friend Lamar.  At least Danny has Will and Ty to lean on, but things are just not the same with Tess since tennis superstar Scott came to town.

Now instead of loving a summer of nonstop basketball, Danny questions if he even belongs here anymore.  Fans of Lupica’s other sports books will enjoy this one.  There is plenty of conflict both on and off the basketball court as the underdogs fight to prove their stuff. 

What is your favorite basketball or underdog sports story?