Fifth-grade Max loves the game of basketball, and one day at practice, he finds the perfect ball. He is determined to beat a bully named Kevin and try to win over the girl of his dreams named Summer. Max always wants to play a grade up in basketball, knowing he is good enough, but his father will not let him. Despite knowing his dad does not support him playing in a fifth-grade tournament for a spot on varsity, with the help of the perfect ball, Buzz, Max proceeds with playing for the girl and the spot. Teaching the fundamentals of determination and courage, this is a fun fiction book about a boy and his ball.