The Spirit in the Stick is an historical fiction/fantasy story centered on the careers of Navys Jimmy Lewis 66 and brothers Doug and Jack Turnbull of Johns Hopkins of the 20s and 30s. The book traces the history of an ancient Native American lacrosse stick as it is passed down through several generations, dating to the eighteenth century. The most recent recipient, a young boy named Robbie Jones, receives the stick from Jimmy Lewis and quickly becomes aware of the sticks special powers.