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Safe at Home: a Comeback Kids novel
Mike Lupica (2008) , 160-200 pages
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Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Realistic Fiction, Sports
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Nick’s been in foster care all of his
life. When he is finally adopted, he
has a hard time believing that he could
fit in. The only place that he has ever
felt at home is on a baseball field.
But all that changes when the varsity
catcher breaks his wrist and Nick is
picked to take his place. He begins to
lose his confidence with the older
kids. You’ll be cheering for Nick as he
tries to prove to his team, his family
and himself, that he really does belong.
Reviewed by: Mary Jane / South County Regional Library
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Hoop Kings: poems
Charles R. Smith Jr. (2007) , under 40 pages
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Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Poetry, Sports
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Charles R. Smith Jr. grew up loving
basketball and manages to capture the
movement and excitement of the game
with his poetry. Each of the book’s
twelve poems centers around a player,
and just as each player has his own
individual moves; each poem has its own
individual style. Some are strong and
smooth, while others are up and in your
face like a rap lyric. The action
photos of the players echo the energy
of the poems. Whether you enjoy playing
basketball or just watching it you’re
sure to enjoy this book.
Reviewed by: Mary Jane / South County Regional Library
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Mack's McGinn's Big Win
Coleen Murtagh Paratore (2007) , 160-200 pages
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Humor, Sports
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Mack feels like he is in his older
brother, Rory’s, shadow. Especially in
the eyes of his dad.
Both Mack and Rory play soccer really
well, but Rory has more awards. Also
each year there is a big race at the
town’s Danville Day celebration and
Rory won the last two years. This year
Mack has been training secretly to win
and for once he wants to beat Rory at
something. This novel is about
community status, friendship, and
competition. Mack’s honest narrative
and the original characters in the
book will appeal to many readers.
Reviewed by: Anonymous / Anonymous
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Comments from Readers
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Don, age 10 from Michigan
I really like this book
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Peak
Roland Smith (2007) , 200+ pages
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Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Adventure, NCCBA, Realistic Fiction, Sports
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Fourteen year old Peak Marcello had
scaled six skyscrapers to date. His
goal was nine at least until he got
caught and shipped off to juvenile
detention center. Peak’s only way to
avoid years of jail is to leave the
United States and stay in Thailand with
his father that
he hasn’t seen in seven years. Little
does Peak know that his father, a world
renowned mountaineer, has plans for his
son to be the youngest person in
history to reach the summit of Everest
before his fifteenth birthday. This
tale full of adventure will help the
reader learn of Peak’s struggle to
build a relationship with his father,
his longing for family in New York, and
his remarkable writing talent. Read to
learn how competition, life and death,
and the culture above base camp weave
together in this exciting journey.
Reviewed by: Emily / South County Regional Library
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Comments from Readers
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Josh, age 14 from New York
this is such an awesome book!!! i read it 4 times and i never get tired!!!!!! PEAK IS MY FAVORITE BOOK EVER!!!!
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philip, age 11 from North Carolina
this was the best book ever
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brandon, age 11 from North Carolina
hello I have made a comment before,and I just want to say peak is a very good book.I think every body in the world should read this book.I give this book 10 thumbs up! SEE YA!
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Two-Minute Drill: A Comeback Kids Novel
MIke Lupica (2007) , 80-120 pages
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Realistic Fiction, Sports
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Scott Parry would rather be good at
football than brainy, but unfortunately
he’s clumsy and slow on the field. When
he tries out for the team everyone is
surprised except Chris Conlan, the
super cool star quarterback. Chris
knows that Scott has a secret talent.
Chris has a secret too, but his may
force him to leave the team. Scott and
Chris share a strong will to succeed.
Will it be enough to help them reach
their goals? If football is your game,
you will enjoy this story of friendship
and beating the odds.
Reviewed by: Mary Jane / South County Regional Library
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