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School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2012 | Grades 5-up
Gr 4–7—Middle-schooler Cody, new in Baltimore, loves all sports, particularly baseball, and he's good at them despite the fact that he's a bit overweight (he prefers the term "burly"). He uses humor to make people like him, which works for the most part but not with bully Dante, who loses his third-base starting position to Cody. There's a mystery to solve and plenty of exciting baseball action as the team p...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
With Kevin Cowherd. Eighth-grader Cody Parker, heavy but an excellent baseball player, moves to Baltimore, where he beats out...Log In or Sign Up to Read More