{"product_id":"the-kid-who-could-fly-jace-bland-9798246060162","title":"The Kid Who Could Fly: A Story of Heart, Hustle, and Friday Night Lights","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Kid Who Could Fly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eis an inspiring children's book that follows the journey of a young boy named Baker who transforms from a backyard dreamer into a celebrated high school football star. The story emphasizes that success is built on more than just talent; it requires \u003cb\u003eperseverance\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eteamwork\u003c\/b\u003e, and a \u003cb\u003egrowth mindset\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Humble Start: \u003c\/b\u003e Young Baker spends every afternoon practicing spirals in his backyard with his dog, Buster, dreaming of one day playing under the Friday night lights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinding a Mentor: \u003c\/b\u003e When Baker joins his first team, he meets \u003cb\u003eCoach \"Red\"\u003c\/b\u003e, who teaches him that \"true leadership is making the players around you valuable\". Red gives Baker a small stone as a reminder that grit is developed one small step at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOvercoming Obstacles: \u003c\/b\u003e As he grows, Baker faces setbacks-including a painful interception in middle school-but uses these moments to learn that \"failure is just the opportunity to begin again\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Ultimate Test: \u003c\/b\u003e In a high-stakes rivalry game against the Iron Mountain Dragons, Baker must lead his team from behind. By trusting his teammates and remembering his mentor's lessons, he executes a game-winning \"perfect spiral\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull Circle: \u003c\/b\u003e The book concludes with a grown-up Baker returning to his old neighborhood to mentor the next generation, passing on his \"magic\" stone and the lesson that \"the only limit is your mind\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Themes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrit and Resilience: \u003c\/b\u003e The importance of standing back up after a fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMentorship: \u003c\/b\u003e How the right guidance can shape a child's character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSportsmanship: \u003c\/b\u003e Respecting opponents and winning with class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jace Bland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798246060162\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.11lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.05d","brand":"Jace Bland","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447334514943,"sku":"9798246060162","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3d531b20-fa6d-4c93-87cf-d2da048432fb.jpg?v=1777230416","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-kid-who-could-fly-jace-bland-9798246060162","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}