James's Struggles
What does James’ school report say about him at the beginning?
That he is bright but not putting in any effort
Where is James when he meets the cat for the first time?
At the lake
What is James’ favourite sport?
Basketball
What kind of friend is Boots to James?
An excellent listener and his best friend
Who are Calcawn playing against in the final?
Rissick, who have won 5 years in a row
Why did James stop trying at school?
He was teased for being the teacher’s pet and gave up trying
What special item does Chris Johnson sign for James?
A basketball
What is the name of the basketball player James admires?
Chris Johnson
How does James feel when practising with Boots around?
Relaxed, he’s not afraid to fail
How is the game going at half-time?
It’s a draw
What causes James’ lack of concentration in PE?
His bullying and apathy, which makes him clumsy
What do the bullies do after James meets Chris Johnson?
They beat him up and steal his signed basketball
How often does James start practising basketball?
One hour a day
How does Boots help during James’ first game?
She brings him his Flight boots during the match
What happens to James near the end of the match?
He trips and rips his Flight boots
What event made his bad day even worse before meeting the cat the first time?
The girl he liked, Jeanette, started dating one of his mates
What two things does James find in the bins after the attack?
The cat and a pair of Flight boots
What effect does this have on James’ appearance?
He becomes less spotty, loses weight, and feels better
What does James realise about the boots in the final match?
That the skill was always inside him, he just had to believe
What does James have to decide in the last seconds?
Whether to pass or shoot the final basket
What does James believe would happen if he tried harder in school?
He’d get better grades but be bullied more
What does James decide to name the cat?
Boots
What does James see at school that tempts him to go for his dream?
A flyer for basketball tryouts
Where is Boots during the final?
It’s on the sidelines, encouraging James
What lesson does James learn in the final moment?
That he had the talent all along, he just needed to believe in himself