Slumpbuster - Brossura

Markey, Kevin

Brossura

ISBN 10: 006115220X ISBN 13: 9780061152207

Casa editrice: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 2010

Riassunto

They call me "Walloper" because I'm no ordinary hitter. Or at least that used to be the case. Now, with the pennant on the line, I've got a slump cloud over my head so big it's being covered by the Weather Channel. The forecast is grim, but I hope there's one big swing left in my bat.

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Recensione:

“I give this book 4 out of 5 smiles.”―Michael Roberts, Reporter, Age 9 (Newsday/Kidsday)

“The comically deadpan reactions of Slump observers, the tautly drawn action scenes, and the snappy pacing of the short chapters are nicely pitched to readers just hitting their stride with full-length novels.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)

“Straightforward, sunny.” (ALA Booklist)

“Hits it out of the park. Full of funny characters and fast-paced action (on and off the field), this series may be just the ticket for kids who live and breathe America’s pastime.” (Family Fun Magazine)

“Markey’s deadpan delivery renders his tall-tale names and broad, punning prose quite comical, and the Walloper’s triumphant out-of-the-park home run is the stuff of minor legend.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“A lively...read [for] fans of Matt Christopher’s sports stories, or readers who simply appreciate play-by-play action.” (School Library Journal)

L'autore:

Kevin Markey thinks "rain" and "out," when used together, are two of the saddest words in the English language. When speaking of weather, "snow" and "day" are much better! Other word combinations as compelling in their way as a bang-bang play on the bases include "greasy slider," "late-inning heroics," and "lasting friendships," concepts that all appear in this book . . . which he hopes will induce gales of laughter (another good one) in every reader.

Kevin is the author of Slumpbuster, Wall Ball, and Wing Ding, all in his Super Sluggers series of baseball adventures, and several books of nonfiction. He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, with his wife and two children and a lovable yellow-haired dog named Happy. He bats left, throws left, and types with both hands.

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• Editore: Harpercollins Childrens Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 006115220X
• ISBN 13: 9780061152207
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 183
• Disegnatore: Fitzgerald Royce