Awards and HonorsThe New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2010; Children's Book Committee Bank Street College of Education Children's Choices - Best Books of 2011, Sports, ages 12-14
Mike's junior year is going well. He's center fielder for the Rangers, his high school baseball team, and he has a cute girlfriend, Lori. Then two new people turn his year upside down: Oscar, who hails from the Dominican Republic, hits like a pro, and may take Mike's position; and Kat, a stunning, feisty track runner who looks even better when his and Lori's relationship becomes miserable. Can Mike up his game, on and off the field, or will he be stuck with second-best?
Summary Mike’s junior year is upended when a new student from the Dominican Republic takes his position as center fielder on the school baseball team and he meets a brassy girl who seems more appealing than his current girlfriend.
Topics Baseball. Immigration. Dating. Identity theft. The Internet.
Lexile HL610L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Publication date 2010-03-22
JLG Release Date Jun 2010
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
High Demand High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
High Demand High Plus
High Demand High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
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Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Language: Racial or Ethnic Epithet/Slur,Language: Strong Language,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: General