Old Simon's Bones (Books for Boys)

Hubbell Parks is smart, an accomplished guitarist, and absent minded. He’s also growing fast, which means his coordination is a little iffy at times. He’s also one of five kids in his family, caught between two older brothers, who are star athletes, and two much younger sisters.
So far he’s been content to just stay in the background and go his own way. Then his brothers sign him up for the school talent contest and tennis lessons to help him improve his coordination. They have a plan. They have never been able to beat Hub at horse. He just stands in one place and drains long, three-point shots, and they’re in need of a three-point shooter on the basketball team.
And in the middle of all this, a mystery arises, and the guy who’s been targeted asks Hub for help. He provides it, but in a most unusual way.
This is another fast and funny book from Robert Holland, crammed with sports and mystery that will keep you reading.