Just Bounce It

By David Lifsitz

Just Bounce It is a fun and inspirational coming-of-age story about family, friendship, love, and perseverance that will have you cheering for the underdogs and leave you with tears of happiness and a warm feeling in your heart.

 Samantha (Sam) Newman and her best friend Ella Jean Mandel are living carefree lives as teenagers on their small family farms near the beach town of Lewes, DE. Growing up as only children, the two have relied on each other and their families for friendship and support, While Sam has matured into a confident, strong, and happy-go-lucky 16-year-old, Ella Jean's development has taken a different path. Her mom left their family when Ella Jean was very young, and while her father gave her as much support as he could, she has become a quiet, introvert who struggles daily with a battle for self-esteem.

 Coach Mary Henkel has just lost the Delaware State Lacrosse Championships for the second straight year. Already struggling with the pressures of raising two boys alone and managing a demanding teaching job at an elite private high school, Mary's stress is spiraling out of control as her principal wants her fired. Taking a friend's advice to try and regroup, Mary heads to the small beach town of Lewes, Delaware for her summer family vacation.

 While in Lewes, Mary has a revelation about her future when she stumbles upon Sam and Ella Jean tossing a lacrosse ball on the beach. Unbeknownst to the two teenage girls, that chance encounter will lead them on an unexpected ride of a lifetime.

 See how their relationships develop, the unique bonds they create, and how their perseverance and dedication help them overcome life's obstacles and their individual life challenges.