The annual second-grade basketball game is the biggest event of the year, and Hank Zipzer is determined to be right in the middle of the action. His school has beaten their arch rivals for two years in a row, and Hank wants to help secure a historic third victory. There is just one tiny problem standing in his way: Hank is absolutely terrible at basketball. While his friends are making baskets left and right, Hank struggles to even dribble the ball. But with a little secret coaching from his dad and plenty of support from his best friends, Hank tries to uncover his hidden athletic skills. You will laugh out loud as he hustles to prove that he can be the secret weapon his team desperately needs. This fast-paced, easy-to-read adventure is filled with friendship, determination, and plenty of hilarious mix-ups. It shows that you do not have to be the star player to make a huge difference on the court.