Sixth-grader Jack Mogens loses his nerve after getting hit by a pitch, and has to dig deep within himself to avoid giving up the sport he loves.

A story for anyone who has ever felt like a beginner, or had doubts, or worried they weren't good enough. It's a story for those who have experienced the pain of trying something new and not having it turn out as they had hoped. But failure challenges us to be brave, to take heart, and to try again. An old sculptor encourages a young boy to try sculpting something for himself while teaching him about overcoming failure.