I grew up playing softball from elementary school to high school. I continue to love baseball and cheering on the Chicago White Sox (even when they lose games they shouldn’t). As a former player, I was comfortable with the baseball terms and could picture the games in my head. This got a bit challenging as they are quite a few players mentioned! T.V. is a typical kid who wants nothing more than to be normal and like his peers. This third baseman has an amazing knack for predicting where balls were going to be hit—sounds like a great tool to have as a player! Due to his insecurities and desire to fit in, T.V. temporarily stops using his skill. The whole thing is a Catch-22, as he was unable to be respected for “spying” or ignoring the skill. I think we have all felt like this before and have had to keep our mouths shut—the saying “Easier said than done” springs to mind.
This was a cute book about a boy playing America’s game with his friends. I think that this book would definitely appeal to boys and some girls. Matt Christopher has been writing sports novels forever, which gives kids novels to read as they grow. Home run!
No comments:
Post a Comment