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The Batboy
By Lupica, Mike
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2010
Gr 5-10 Brian's dad, a former big league pitcher, left Brian and his mom years earlier, and the boy still longs for his return. This summer, Brian has won a coveted spot as a batboy for the Detroit Tigers during home games at Comerica Park. He relishes his dream come true: hustling to complete tasks, enjoying a sleepover at the ballpark, and his front-row seat for the on-field action. On his days off, he plays on a travel team with his best friend, Kenny. Then his favorite player, Hank Bis...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Fourteen-year-old Brian, the son of a washed-up major-league pitcher, watches every home-game up-close: he's a batboy ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on May 1, 2010
Mike Lupica’s energetic prose and his reverence for baseball will excite readers. Through Brian, baseball fans will get to live out some of their greatest fantas...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
