The Kid Who Only Hit Homers
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4.0 • 45 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The Kid Who Only Hit Homers has sold over one million copies and is now a film on Amazon Prime! A baseball fan learns the true meaning of success in this beloved classic that will capture the imaginations of a new generation of young readers.
Sylvester loves baseball, but he isn't exactly what you'd call a good hitter. Even though he wants nothing more than to join his neighborhood team, the Hooper Redbirds, he's sure he'll never do anything more than warm the bench. But then he meets the mysterious Mr. Baruth who promises to make Sylvester one of the best players ever. Suddenly, Sylvester goes from the worst player on the team to the kid who can only hit homers. With his overnight success, however, come tough questions. Will Sylvester ever learn the true meaning of teamwork? And what will happen when he has to learn to stand on his own? This beloved story about baseball, confidence, perseverance, and being a good teammate is a modern classic and sure to win over a new generation of young sports fans.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Imagine going from middle-school zero to sports hero in one day. That’s what happens to Sylvester Coddmeyer III, the young hero of this uplifting YA classic. When the mysterious visitor George Baruth (who might be related to the legendary Babe Ruth) shows up in Sylvester’s upstate New York town and starts giving him baseball advice, something incredible happens. Overnight, Syl starts believing in himself and quickly becomes a local superstar, hitting home run after home run as he leads his school’s team to an epic season. Following Syl on this upward climb is pure excitement. But as the success, fame, and attention keep coming, Syl starts wondering just how long the magic can last. We loved the air of mystery and nostalgia that author Matt Christopher weaves into the story, especially when Syl’s classmate Snooky starts looking into the enigmatic Mr. Baruth. This classic children’s novel is a blast to read no matter how old you are.
Customer Reviews
Epic
I loved this book, one of the best in iBooks, young baseball fans like me will love it!!!
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