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Safe at Home

Mike Lupica
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Safe at Home

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008

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Mike Lupica

Safe at Home

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Children`s Literature
Setting

Davenport, New York • 2000s

Topic
Sports
Publication Year

2008

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

960L

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Super Short Summary

Safe at Home by Mike Lupica follows a young person named Nick Crandall, who faces challenges after moving up to the varsity baseball team. As an adopted child, Nick also navigates his identity and familial relationships while proving himself on the field. The story highlights themes of belonging, perseverance, and self-discovery in the context of sports and family.

Inspirational

Hopeful

Emotional

Heartwarming

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,117 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Safe at Home by Mike Lupica receives praise for its engaging portrayal of youth sports and compelling character development. Readers appreciate the authentic depiction of baseball dynamics and relatable young protagonist. Criticisms include predictable plot elements and occasional lack of depth. Overall, it remains a favorite for middle-grade sports enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Safe at Home?

A reader who would enjoy Safe at Home by Mike Lupica likely loves sports, especially baseball, and values themes of perseverance and friendship. Similar to fans of The Big Field by John Feinstein, they appreciate stories about young athletes overcoming challenges both on and off the field.

4.2

1,117 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Children`s Literature
Setting

Davenport, New York • 2000s

Topic
Sports
Publication Year

2008

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

960L

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