The Million Dollar Shot

Eddie "Air" Ball is determined to win the Finkle Foods poetry contest, which offers the chance to sink a million-dollar free throw during the NBA finals. While confident in his shooting skills, he struggles with writing a winning poem, so he teams up with his best friend, Annie "Oakley" Stokely, who excels at both basketball and poetry. Together, they aim to win the contest and improve their families' lives by moving out of their trailer park homes. Narrated by Johnny Heller, this engaging story from Dan Gutman weaves themes of friendship, ambition, and creativity.