Choker

Sometimes you must dare to be different.Choker is a brilliant coming-of-age novel that immerses the reader in the drama of high school.&quote; — Readers' Favorite AwardsAuthor Bob Moseley writes fast-paced YA sports novels dripping with drama and realism.Be careful of what you wish for. Sixteen-year-old Mark Chamberlain always dreamed of playing in a state championship basketball game. But he never envisioned a nightmare performance that would bring utter humiliation and scar him as an outcast at school. Classmates begin to call Mark &quote;Wilt&quote; Chamberlain because he melts under pressure.To top it off, Mark's father won't come to his games. When it feels as though the world is against him, with the support of a beautiful girl, Mark tries to summon the inner strength and courage to be different — just like legendary basketball star Wilt Chamberlain. With another basketball season beckoning, Mark is given a precious chance for redemption.&quote;An engrossing sports story. The game descriptions really put the reader in the action and ring true.&quote; — Literary Titan&quote;The young adult reader will appreciate the action both on and off the court.&quote; — Verified review&quote;I love it when you can feel the crowd.&quote; — Goodreads review