Showdown and Other Sports Stories for Boys 

In this compilation of short stories, editor/compiler Joe Wheeler captures the physical challenges and character-building choices of twelve young athletes.

What will Terry do when he faces the firing squad of public opinion after a botched shot costs his team the game?

How will a sponge diver, who desperately needs $100 for a sloop, handle diving into the dangerous reef where his father died and his grandfather lost the use of his legs?

When a hockey player's grand-standing costs his team points, what will the coach--his father--do and how will his son respond?