reviews
Apr 16, 2009
Josiah
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The baseball action in this book (and its sequel) is actually very reminiscent of the action in E.L. Konigsburg's "About the B'Nai Bagels", though the descriptions of play in this book are probably a bit better.
Walter Dean Myers writes a story that will interest any baseball fan (especially those that struggled at playing the game), but it should also suit well those readers that do not much care for or follow our national past time.
There is a noticeable change in tone fr More...
Walter Dean Myers writes a story that will interest any baseball fan (especially those that struggled at playing the game), but it should also suit well those readers that do not much care for or follow our national past time.
There is a noticeable change in tone fr More...
Mar 10, 2009
Brittany
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This book was fun, but very random. It’s about three best friends and their little league team, the Elks. It is told from the point of view of T.J. who makes the story comical and fun to read. Starting out as the worst team in their league they try to pursue their dream of beating the Eagles in the play- offs; the only problem is that they have to make it there first. Maria, their coach, asks a homeless man and a nun to help her with her team. Along with beating the Eagles Mop has other th
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Apr 15, 2009
Ryan
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Three friends who know each other from an orphanage play baseball together. Two of the kids are adopted and the third is hoping the coach of the team will adopt her if she is a good enough player. They start off with a team that is lacking skills and confidence. With some practice and help from a nun and a homeless man they become good and have a shot at winning the championship.
Oct 06, 2009
Wendy
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Fun hopeful adoption story. The three adopted kids are on a baseball team together. The team has three girls and... (you read the book!!)
Sep 03, 2009
Brooke
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Intensely boring. No real story plot. I won't even summerize it because it stinks so bad. Just don't read it.
Aug 21, 2009
Shelly
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battle of the books choice. not sure girls will like it. need prior knowledge of baseball.
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