Curve Ball

by John Danakas

Overview

On his old team, Tom Poulos was a star catcher. But his new team is different. For one thing, all the players are older and bigger than him. For another, no matter how hard he tries or how hard he practices, he can't catch the curve balls that the pitcher sends flying over the plate. Tom feels like he's letting the team down, a feeling that gets worse once a new catcher joins the team and Tom is benched. Can Tom find a way to regain his rightful place behind the plate?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781459405950
Publisher:	James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Publication date:	03/11/2014
Series:	Lorimer Sports Stories Series
Sold by:	De Marque
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
Lexile:	730L (what's this?)
File size:	687 KB
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

JOHN DANAKAS is the author of four children's novels, all published by Lorimer. Hockey Night in Transcona was an Ontario Silver Birch Award finalist. Curve Ball, Lizzie's Soccer Showdown, and Hockey Heroes are all Canadian Children's Book Centre "Our Choice" selections.

Editorial Reviews

"A quick, light read...The simple, straightforward plot will encourage reluctant readers to continue and Danakas adds a nice side plot with uncle Nick and his failing restaurant. The easy dialogue and well written and focussed attention to baseball will keep sports fans interested."

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"Curve Ball is for older readers who still enjoy chapter books... fast-moving play descriptions give the book an added pinch of authenticity that matches Tom's playing."

Ottawa Citizen

"Fun and immensely enjoyable.... Ball fans will enjoy this book."

Quill and Quire - Ken Setterington

Fun and immensely enjoyable.... Ball fans will enjoy this book.
— Ken Setterington

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