Synopsis
A small baseball player surprises his bigger teammates when he finally gets his chance at bat.
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About the Author
P.J. Petersen's understanding of school dynamics and his talent for writing realistic dialogue have made him popular among the middle-grade crowd. P.J. Petersen was born in Santa Rosa, California where he lived and worked on the family farm. The father of two daughters, he presently lives in Redding, California. He is the author of many books, including The Sub, I Hate Camping, and I Hate Company.
Betsy James is the author and illustrator of a number of books for children and young adults, including the picture book Mary Ann, a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, and No More Animals! She lives in New Mexico.
From School Library Journal
A beginning reader, divided into five chapters, with themes of sports and peer relationships. A typical scene--older siblings and friends not letting the younger kids fully participate in a neighborhood ballgame--takes a new turn when one of the little children makes a surprising play. The final chapter features a madcap chase for the "old soft tennis ball" (a dog runs away with it, it rolls through a jump-rope game, lands in a woman's shopping bag, sits on an awning, etc.), while a small boy scores a triple home run. Not an ordinary baseball game, this, but a street game with invented rules with which city kids will identify. James' black-and-white drawings are large and include numerous easy-to-follow dialogue balloons; thus her co-credit on the text. The pictures are an integral part of the story, which is sure to appeal to newly independent readers. --Gale W. Sherman, Pocatello Public Library, ID
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Seller: Mike's Baseball Books, Chula Vista, CA, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Everyone in the neighborhood wants to join the baseball game on Pine Street. But the older kids won't let the little kids bat. Has a really nice color illustrated front cover and black and white illustrations throughout the book. First Edition with all numbers from 1 to 10 present, in very good condition. I have hundreds of juvenile baseball fiction books in stock. Discounts are available when you purchase multiple items on the same order. Seller Inventory # ABE-1528036616078
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The Fireplug Is First Base
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # B05A-03037