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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Out Standing in My Fieldby Patrick Jennings
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Ty has been named for baseball legend Ty Cobb, but the hero of Jennings' wonderful new novel isn't living up to his namesake's reputation when it comes to The Game. He loves baseball; he just isn't great at it, despite all the efforts of his coach and father, who himself once dreamed of playing in the majors. To complicate matters, Ty's younger sister Daisy is a baseball whiz (as well as the school genius). In this sharply witty, deeply poignant all -American novel, Ty has to figure out just who he's trying to please — his father, his teammates, or himself. Review:"Jennings (The Beastly Arms) once again demonstrates his versatility with this novel for baseball fans and for those who are more comfortable in the stands than on the playing field. The author uses the span of a single Pee Wee League game to mine the dynamics of 11-year-old Tyrus Raymond Cutter's family. Narrator Ty quickly reveals that he was named for Tyrus Raymond Cobb by his father, who insists that Ty call him Professor (that's what Cobb called his dad). Though the boy loves baseball, he's no good at it; he bats ninth and plays right field. Unfortunately for Ty, his father ('a grouch with a punctured ego') is also the coach of his team and has made his son captain, earning Ty the deep resentment of his teammates. Ty's appeal is his self-deprecating humor, the way that he takes in his situation and fantasizes about a way out. His 12-year-old sister, Daisy, who sits on the bench (keeping score) and can hold her own against their dad, inspires him to take action. Jennings reveals much about their mother through her cheering from the bleachers, her interactions with her kids after the game, and a judicious use of Ty's memories. Even the Professor emerges as a fully developed character (his claim to fame was one game in the majors, in which he hit a Ron Guidry fastball into a triple play). A final curve ball precipitates an epiphany for Ty. Fans often say that baseball is a metaphor for life; Jennings here proves the adage's truth. Ages 9-12." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) Synopsis:Named after baseball legend Ty Cobb, Ty Cutter is a lousy right fielder, catcher, and batter. Although he's terrible at baseball, he loves the game too much to quit. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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