James was addicted to video games, failing in school, and constantly in trouble with his parents. He lied. He slacked off. He didn’t care. Until one bad decision—and one dropped game console—sent everything crashing down. What started as punishment turned into purpose. Thrown into a beginner basketball league just to keep him busy, James slowly discovers his gift. Practice leads to progress. Discipline leads to confidence. Junk food and late nights turn into healthy meals and early mornings. And when his moment finally comes—against one of the best teams in the nation—James has to decide what kind of player, and person, he wants to be. Written by an 11-year-old author, Game Time is a funny, fast-paced, and inspiring story about bounce-back energy, family, and finding greatness through effort—not excuses.