Children's Fiction Baseball & Softball
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- Publisher
- James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2018
- Category
- Baseball & Softball, Depression & Mental Illness, Business, Careers, Occupations, Friendship, Emigration & Immigration
- Recommended Age
- 10 to 13
- Recommended Grade
- 3
- Recommended Reading age
- 8 to 9
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459412859
- Publish Date
- Feb 2018
- List Price
- $12.99
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781459412842
- Publish Date
- Feb 2018
- List Price
- $12.95
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Description
Miguel hasn't missed El Salvador since arriving in North America with his mother and sister. But with his father still in El Salvador and gangs shaking down the old neighbourhood, life isn't easy for Miguel.
When his father's situation becomes critical, Miguel becomes desperate to bring him to North America. But he can't even afford to join his baseball team on a road game — how can his family possibly pay his father's way? A solution comes from Miguel's teammate, who proposes a big baseball fundraiser. As the team learns about the hard realities some new immigrant kids face, Miguel and his family learn to trust their neighbours and teammates.
About the author
JOYCE GRANT is a freelance journalist and the author of numerous books for children, including the Sports Stories novel Tagged Out. She is also the co-founder of TeachingKidsNews.com, which provides free, kid-friendly news. She lives in Toronto.
Awards
- Winner, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Editorial Reviews
"When they finally learn that his father is able to come to Canada, they have to find the money for his flight. Miguel opens up to his teammates, and they come up with a plan: a community fundraiser and exhibition ball game, where each of the Blues can offer his or her resources to make it a success. Miguel and his teammates have learned what is possible through teamwork."
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