Summary: Connor is an All-Star shortstop on his Babe Ruth team, but he’s got one big problem: his temper. His coach is ready to kick him off the team. To make matters worse, things aren’t much better at home. His dad is having trouble finding a new job after being laid off. When the sports editor of the school paper threatens to do a big story on his tantrums – complete with embarassing photos – Connor realizes he has to clean up his act.
Disney Hyperion
Filed under: 2012-2013 Club, Not Mock Newbery Tagged: | 2012, baseball, emotions, family, sports
This is a interesting book written by a famous baseball player. It is even better that a baseball player wrote it, because he knows exactly what happens in games. It has a plot that I can see through, so I recommend it for a good read, but not for a Newbery.