“Exciting, romantic and thought-provoking, this book scores a home run. ” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Engrossing.” - The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Description
New York Times bestselling author Tim Green delivers another exciting baseball tale that will keep kids on the edge of their seats. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica.
Tommy Rust is a pro at being the new kid. So when his dad marches onto his baseball field, he knows that time is up. In his new town, he goes by the name Brock, and he's having a hard time fitting in. And being friends with the bully from the wrong side of the tracks isn’t helping. But thanks to a prank gone wrong, the baseball coach of the travel-team notices Brock’s skills and offers him a place on his failing baseball team. But can Brock prove himself on and off the field before he strikes out and becomes the new kid…again?
- Being the New Kid: After his mysterious father yanks him from a championship game, Tommy Rust becomes Brock Nickerson in a new town where he has to start all over again.
- Overcoming Adversity: From a first-day fight with a bully to proving his worth to a grieving coach, Brock faces challenges that test more than just his pitching arm.
- Teamwork and Belonging: Joining the Liverpool Elite gives Brock a chance to be part of something, but he’ll need to trust his new teammates, including the coach’s smart niece Bella, to find his place.
- A Heartfelt Coming of Age Story: A powerful chapter book for boys 8-12 that explores finding your identity, dealing with family secrets, and the pressure of being a gifted athlete.
Genres
Pages320
Released2014
LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN9780062208743
SellerHarperCollins
About the author(s)
Tim Green, for many years a star defensive end with the Atlanta Falcons, is a man of many talents. He's the author of such gripping books for adults as the New York Times bestselling The Dark Side of the Game and American Outrage. Tim graduated covaledictorian from Syracuse University and was a first-round draft pick. He later earned his law degree with honors, and he has also worked as an NFL commentator for FOX Sports and NPR.
His first book for young readers, Football Genius, inspired in part by his players and his own kids, became a New York Times bestseller and was followed by Football Hero, Football Champ, The Big Time, and Deep Zone. He drew on his experiences playing and coaching Little League for Rivals and Pinch Hit and two more New York Times bestsellers: Baseball Great and Best of the Best.
Bestselling author Jon Scieszka called Tim Green's Unstoppable, a book about a boy's struggle with cancer that debuted at #2 on the New York Times bestseller list, "Absolutely heroic. And something every guy should read.”
Tim Green lives with his wife, Illyssa, and their five children in upstate New York.
