A heartwarming middle-grade story about finding your place, even when you're not the star player.Ethan EZ Zanay isn't great at basketball, but he loves the game. After an embarrassing mistake, he quits the team. But EZ's problems don't end there. A family scandal brings financial hardship, and his brother is quickly becoming a sports legend. Can EZ find his own path?
EZ clings to the hope of contributing something special. He focuses on theintangiblesthe subtle moves that don't show up on stat sheets. As he navigates family challenges and school life, EZ discovers the true meaning of teamwork and friendship. Will anyone notice his efforts? This realistic fiction explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the importance of being true to yourself. Perfect for readers aged 10-14 who enjoy sports stories with heart.
"Bob Katz has worked magic with this story. He has entwined exciting basketball plays with engaging math and statistics, and mentions of classic literature draw intelligent life parallels and, at times, mystique.” —The Children’s Book Review
"The book provokes thought by deftly combining articulate, lucid prose with a grade schooler’s viewpoint that can help make pursuit of any sport more worthwhile. With EZ and the Intangibles, Bob Katz nails a three-pointer. Swish. Nothing but net.” —Ask Coach Wolf
"This story will inspire kids who don’t excel at sports and yet want to make their parents proud. I really love how Ethan found a great solution to make himself an important part of the team." —Diana Perry, Story Monsters Ink
“A great book for children as they experience success, setbacks, self-reflection, and finding their niche in life." —Ed Hightower, award-winning Superintendent of Schools and award-winning college basketball referee (4 NCAl0
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