Tryouts For Ben - Softcover

Cogdell, Jean M

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0997128607 ISBN 13: 9780997128604

Publisher: Second ACT Press, 2015

Synopsis

Baseball, soccer, basketball or hockey, Ben needs to pick one. His parents don't understand that he's terrible. Ben would rather cheer on his big brother, the high school star athlete than let the entire world find out he stinks at all sports.

Video games are more fun. But could Ben's parents be right? Is he spending too much time alone and indoors? What's so bad about that? Why does he need to try out for sports? 

His parents are determined Ben must try out for a team. But Ben fears his summer will end in humiliation.

Is it possible he could find success and make new friends? 

An engaging and entertaining story for young readers, between the ages of 6-9 years old who are bridging the gap from early readers to chapter books. 

Teachwell wrote, "Just when you thought there were no more "funny, poignant, good-for-kids-and-adult books," Jean Cogdell gives us "Tryouts for Ben." Think "Wimpy Kid" with the perspective of Hank Zipzer."

About this title

About the Author:

Jean M. Cogdell grew up in a small SC town, located near the Smoky Mountains. She is a wife, mother and grandmother and now lives in Sachse, TX. Her short stories and essays have been published in numerous magazines and journals. You can read more about her writing and life at her website, www.jeanswriting.com. Also, you can connect with her on Twitter @jeancogdell and on Facebook.com/jean.cogdell.

Review:

Five Stars from Readers' Favorite Tryouts for Ben by Jean M Cogdell is a cute storybook for children where they find themselves relating with the woes of the main character, Benjamin Wade Marshall, who spends too much time playing video games. His parents want him to get out of his room and try out some sport but Benjamin is not interested. He does not have the confidence to do something which he is not good at. But then with the help of his encouraging parents, he starts trying out new sports and realizes that with determination, perseverance and hard work, anything can be achieved. The book is uplifting for all kids who want to try out new things in their lives and lack confidence to do so. The message in the book is excellent, as is the concept too. The author reaches out to young readers with an engaging and entertaining story laced with humor. Benjamin is a lovable boy and his character is real and relatable. Parents and grandparents can read it out during bedtime to their kids and grandkids and it is also good for read aloud sessions in classrooms and school libraries. The illustrations are adorable and they complement the author's words nicely, breathing life into the scenes. Book with a good concept like this are a must-read for children to encourage and motivate them to do new things in life. Teaching a concept through a story is ideal as it will help children understand it better and this book does just that.

About this edition

• Publisher: Second ACT Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0997128607
• ISBN 13: 9780997128604
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 56