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A star defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons, Tim. Green played Little League baseball for a number of years before changing his focus to football. As of now he has worked as an NFL analyst for FOX Sports and an NFL commentator for National Public Radio. He knows what he writes about as many have seen in Football Genius and Football Hero - the same may certainly be said of Baseball Great, which is gauged for young readers ages 8 -12.

Green begins his story with young Josh wondering why when something really good happens, something else comes along to spoil it. Kids his age have probably wondered the same thing numerous times. However, chances are what they consider a spoiler may not be as dramatic as what faces Josh.

Josh is happy playing baseball with his school team. Not only happy but optimistic as a new girl from Texas, Jaden Neidermeyer, is the school reporter, and she has big plans for the team, even to calling him the school's best hope for a first ever citywide championship. But then Josh's Dad intervenes by taking him off the school team and signing him with Coach Rocky Valentine's youth championship team. Undoubtedly, this was well meant but it doesn't turn out to be a good move after all.

The other kids on Valentine's team are not only older but tougher, a rough bunch. Josh doesn't really fit in with them for countless reasons including possible steroid use.

What price a championship? Young readers will not only enjoy this exciting story but may find they have much to think about as they examine their own standards.

- Gail Cooke

Real life sports star Tim Green has created a baseball mystery that will delight young sports players. Baseball Great follows Josh as he joins a youth championship baseball team. The transition is hard and he discovers some of his fellow players to be more violent than friendly. Josh and his budding journalist friend Jaden are determined to uncover any dastardly secrets lurking in their new world. Sports fans will really enjoy this realistic and compelling audio production. Author Tim Green is a wise choice for narration due to his experience in broadcasting. His audio performance is a home run.