The ball swishes through the net, and Eddie's life changes in an instant from "summary" of Million Dollar Shot, The (new cover) by Dan Gutman
Eddie Ball is a twelve-year-old boy who lives in the small town of Middletown. He is an average kid, with an average family, and an average life. Eddie loves basketball more than anything in the world. He plays every chance he gets, whether it's at the park, in his driveway, or at the local community center. One day, Eddie enters a shooting contest at the mall, hoping to win a basketball signed by his favorite NBA player. As he steps up to the free-throw line, the pressure is on. He takes a deep breath, focuses on the basket, and releases the ball. The crowd holds its breath as the ball sails through the air, heading straight for the hoop. And then, the moment of truth arrives. The ball swishes through the net, and everything changes for Eddie. Suddenly, he is no longer just an average kid from Middletown. He is a local celebrity, known as the boy who made the million-dollar shot. Eddie's life is turned upside down by his newfound fame and fortune. He is thrust into the spotlight, with reporters clamoring for interviews and sponsors lining up to offer him deals. But amidst all the chaos, Eddie never loses sight of what truly matters to him – his family, his friends, and the game of basketball that he loves so much.- He learns valuable lessons about integrity, loyalty, and staying true to himself. The million-dollar shot may have changed his life in an instant, but it is his character and values that ultimately define who he is. In the end, Eddie realizes that the true worth of a person is not measured by money or fame, but by the strength of their character and the kindness in their heart.
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