High school student Sylvester Coddmyer III wants to be on the baseball team more than anything, but he's just not a very good hitter. Enter a trainer who works with Sylvester. The trainer's name is George Baruth, and if you know anything at all about baseball, you can probably figure out who that's supposed to be. Suddenly Sylvester is the kid who only hits homers. This series is highly prized by boys who love to read about sports. This book in particular has a special ingredient that makes it stand out from the rest. These books are great for boys ages 8-12 or so. Check the spine of the book to see what sport it highlights. There are too many to share here, but all are worthwhile.
144 pages Ages 8-12
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A baseball fan learns the true meaning of success in this beloved classic that will capture the imaginations of a new generation of young readers.
Sylvester loves baseball, but he isn't exactly what you'd call a good hitter. Even though he wants nothing more than to join his neighborhood team, the Hooper Redbirds, he's sure he'll never do anything more than warm the bench. But then he meets the mysterious Mr. Baruth who promises to make Sylvester one of the best players ever. Suddenly, Sylvester goes from the worst player on the team to the kid who can only hit homers.
With his overnight success, however, come tough questions. Will Sylvester ever learn the true meaning of teamwork? And what will happen when he has to learn to stand on his own?
This beloved story about baseball, confidence, perseverance, and being a good teammate is a modern classic and sure to win over a new generation of young sports fans.---from the publisher
144 pages 978-0316460941 Ages 8-11
Keywords: baseball, teamwork, believing in yourself, self reliance, self esteem, part of a series, 8 year old, 9 year old, 10 year old
