James's Struggles
Turning Points
Basketball Dreams
Boots the Cat
The Final Match
100

What does James’ school report say about him at the beginning?

That he is bright but not putting in any effort

100

Where is James when he meets the cat for the first time?

At the lake

100

What is James’ favourite sport?

Basketball

100

What kind of friend is Boots to James?

An excellent listener and his best friend

100

Who are Calcawn playing against in the final?

Rissick, who have won 5 years in a row

200

Why did James stop trying at school?

He was teased for being the teacher’s pet and gave up trying

200

What special item does Chris Johnson sign for James?

A basketball

200

What is the name of the basketball player James admires?

Chris Johnson

200

How does James feel when practising with Boots around?

Relaxed, he’s not afraid to fail

200

How is the game going at half-time?

It’s a draw

300

What causes James’ lack of concentration in PE?

His bullying and apathy, which makes him clumsy

300

What do the bullies do after James meets Chris Johnson?

They beat him up and steal his signed basketball

300

How often does James start practising basketball?

One hour a day

300

How does Boots help during James’ first game?

She brings him his Flight boots during the match

300

What happens to James near the end of the match?

He trips and rips his Flight boots

400

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

400

What two things does James find in the bins after the attack?

The cat and a pair of Flight boots

400

What effect does this have on James’ appearance?

He becomes less spotty, loses weight, and feels better

400

What does James realise about the boots in the final match?

That the skill was always inside him, he just had to believe

400

What does James have to decide in the last seconds?

Whether to pass or shoot the final basket

500

What does James believe would happen if he tried harder in school?

He’d get better grades but be bullied more

500

What does James decide to name the cat?

Boots

500

What does James see at school that tempts him to go for his dream?

A flyer for basketball tryouts

500

Where is Boots during the final?

It’s on the sidelines, encouraging James

500

What lesson does James learn in the final moment?

That he had the talent all along, he just needed to believe in himself