One more for the Team Jake Maddox series, Playing Forward finds Isaac hoping to be a basketball star like his older brother.  Unfortunately, he is height-challenged, and he and his coach don’t see eye to eye on the best position.  Will he give up when he doesn’t get his way, or will Isaac learn to contribute to the team and make the most of circumstances?  The morals are delivered with no light touch, and the narrative arc is steep, but this high-low sports series is popular among struggling and/or early readers.