Plot Summary

Baseball Great

Tim Green
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Baseball Great

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2009

Book Brief

Tim Green

Baseball Great

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburban New York • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

840L

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Super Short Summary

Baseball Great by Tim Green follows 12-year-old Josh LeBlanc, a talented batter for the Mount Olympus Titans, as he navigates the pressures of switching to a semi-pro team and the temptation of performance-enhancing drugs offered by his coach, Rocky Valentine. LeBlanc ultimately faces a moral dilemma about using steroids, deciding whether to rely on his true abilities or succumb to unethical shortcuts. Sensitive topics include underage exposure to drug abuse.

Challenging

Inspirational

Emotional

Suspenseful

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.5

3,276 ratings

83%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Baseball Great by Tim Green receives mixed reviews. Positively, readers appreciate its fast-paced narrative and relatable protagonist, perfect for young sports enthusiasts. However, criticism arises around its predictable plot and occasional moral simplicity. Overall, it's engaging for middle school readers but may lack depth for older audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Baseball Great?

Readers who would enjoy Baseball Great by Tim Green are typically sports enthusiasts aged 8-12, interested in stories of young athletes overcoming challenges. Fans of Dan Gutman's Baseball Card Adventures and Mike Lupica's novels will find this book appealing for its blend of sports action, personal growth, and ethical dilemmas.

4.5

3,276 ratings

83%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburban New York • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

840L

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