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aspiring high school basketball player himself. The author was born in San Jose, California, in 2002, and moved to San Francisco when he was two years old. Due to the diversity of San Francisco, the author respects every culture and their own unique beliefs. This broader view of society allows the author to write books that are inclusive to all kinds of people.

In medieval England, a boy, Robert, is attempting to become a part of a very select club: the greatest athletes in the world. The child has worked towards his goal for his entire life and knows he has the ability to do it. However, he only has a few days to travel to its meeting place, which is several thousand miles away. Several challenges await Robert, as he needs to obtain a plane

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