Nikki on the Line

Narrator Christine Lakin provides a determined voice for Nikki, who joins one of the best club basketball teams in town as a step toward her goal to play high school ball one day. In order to pay the club's many fees, she must babysit her younger brother, whose youthful voice perfectly reflects his energetic personality. The pressure of the tough practices, extra responsibilities at home, and a new school project cause Nikki to second-guess her decision to join the team. Listeners will cheer her on as this unique sports story explores the difficulty of transitions--whether on the basketball court, at home, or at school. M.D. � AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine