Sports agent Myron Bolitar has a professional interest in Brenda Slaughter, a strong, beautiful basketball star, but when he agrees to protect her after her father disappears, he encounters corruption, lies, the mafia, and love.
Profiles the twelve female athletes and coach of the 1996 United States Women's National Basketball Team and discusses their personal journeys, and their journey as a team, to win gold medals at the 1996 Olympics.
Brittany Bristol has always been told she was too small and too short to play basketball, but she is determined to prove everyone wrong and become the team's star player. Includes reading comprehension and essay questions.