The Big Field

By Mike Lupica

Publisher Philomel Imprint Philomel ISBN

9780399249952

Awards and Honors VOYA Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers; Book Sense Children’s Picks – Spring 2008

The Big Field

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Hutch loves baseball. He knows the stats and the history, he's the captain of his team, and he's the best shortstop in town. He just wishes his dad, a former baseball player, would notice. When Darryl, "the LeBron James of baseball," joins the team and takes over at shortstop, Hutch's dad suddenly starts showing up at games. Soon after, Hutch finds his dad practicing with Darryl, something his dad hasn't done with Hutch in years. Hutch can't hide his anger any longer, but will it ruin the game he loves?

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AR Level 5.3 AR Points 8.0 AR Ready No Canadian Rights Yes Dewey F Title alpha The Big Field Category Sports Middle Plus Pages Count 240 Summary A team can start only one shortstop, and that position on the Cardinals is occupied by local phenom Darryl Williams, whose effortless excellence as a player is matched by his ego and aloofness as a teammate. Hutch is finding the adjustment to second base—and second-best player status— difficult to accept. As the Cardinals play their way through the state tournament, Hutch must also come to terms with his growing resentment toward his father, whose disappointment in his own career prevents him from sharing in Hutch’s youthful love for baseball. Topics Baseball. Shortstops. Star players. Friendship. Dreams. Captains. Disappointment. Home runs. The media. Resentment. Communication. Umpires. Coaching. Fathers. Anger. Fights. Suspension. Embarrassment. Shame. Self-control Advice. Baseball fields. Anticipation. Scrapbooks. Errors. Great plays. Attitudes. Stolen bases. Double plays. Bunts. Mental mistakes. Victory. SRC Level 7.600000 SRC Points 15.000000 Lexile 970L Trim Size 6" x 9" Language English JLG Release Date Jun 2008 Minimum grade 5 Maximum grade 8 Reading level Middle Format Print

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