| In the book Home Team, Emma says she hates netball after a series of unpleasant experiences with one netball team. Mum will not allow her to quit despite Emma's desperate pleas.
An unexpected turn of events means Emma has the chance to play with another team. She is filled with dread as the first training session approaches. Contrary to her expectations, the coach and the team welcome her and she finds a 'home' among her friends.
The secondary plot concerning the possum's search for a home parallels Emma's desire to belong. |
