"you'll never know unless you try".Swagger is a book by Carl Deuker and it's about a boy named Jonas Dolan.He's a point guard for his high school basket ball team in Redwood city, California. His coach as high expectations for him and is helping him to get in to a division two college basketball team. Jonas's skills are pretty good when it comes to basketball. But it all goes downhill for school. Jonas's coach has challenged him to get good grades so he can have a bright future. But his dad just lost his job and his mom is having to work extra hours. Jonas's dad got a great job opportunity in Seattle. His dad leaves the option up to Jonas if they are moving because it would be a struggle for Jonas to have to move. It's just another thing to worry about but Jonas chooses whats best for his family and sends them out to Seattle where he meets his best friend Levi, who also plays basketball for his high school. Jonas just has to continue getting good grades, helping the family, and working on basketball that is if he wants a bright future. 

I like this book because it's about a kid who never gives up on what he wants. He knows what he needs to do and what limits he can push it too. This book is also inspiring in ways that kids could connect to. Jonas has so many things he needs to do and one is have a positive attitude. His best friend helps him through the trials he has to face and Jonas keeps his head up even tho his life is going down. I think this book is one of my favorite books and it has so much to catch up on but is so much fun to read.