The Girl Who Threw Better Than the Boys [Paperback]

Jack Sharkey (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up

Kelly, the new girl in town dresses and acts a little different than everybody else. She also becomes the first girl to play baseball with the boys. Along the way she learns about friendship, prejudice, and what it takes to succeed in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

This delightful novel was written for readers aged 10 to 14.

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About the Author

This is New Jersey based author Jack Sharkey's second novel. His first, "War Comes Home" was released in 2002.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 141 pages
• Publisher: Cloonfad Press (June 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974474428
• ISBN-13: 978-0974474427
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,913,895 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring page turner, September 7, 2004

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Wendy "Wendy" (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Girl Who Threw Better Than the Boys (Paperback)

Kelly moves to a new, small town and knows no one there. She is a fabulous baseball player, better than anyone her age in the town, boy or girl. The town is crazy about baseball, and the youth league generates much interest in the town. BUT . . no girl has ever played for the league in its history. In order to play in the league, Kelly must overcome the prejudices of the kids at her school and the parents of most evey kid in the town, with only her coach and her parents behind her. The story is truly inspirational for kids, boys or girls, showing how to set a goal and then working for it, no matter who tells you it can't be done. My daughter (7 years old) and I read it together, and we both loved it, couldn't wait to get to the next chapter!!