Synopses & Reviews
When Zachary's father catches a foul ball at Fenway Park and gives it to him, something really amazing happens -- suddenly, Zachary finds himself on the pitcher's mound, wearing a Red Sox uniform! As long as Zachary has the ball, all of his baseball fantasies seem to come true. But can he hold on to its magic?
With simple text and striking black-and-white pencil drawings, Matt Tavares brings to life the fantasy of every baseball fan and evokes the spirit of a beloved pastime.
Synopsis
When Zachary's father catches a foul ball at Fenway Park and gives it to him, something really amazing happens — Zachary finds himself on the pitcher's mound, wearing a Red Sox uniform and playing against New York! As long as Zachary has the ball, all his baseball fantasies seem to come true. But can he hold on to its magic?
About the Author
MATT TAVARES says of ZACHARY'S BALL, "In this age of Astro Turf and retractable dome stadiums, I wanted to create a story that portrays baseball in a simple, timeless way — a child going to an old-time ball-park with his fielder's mitt, hoping to catch a foul ball or maybe even see his hero hit a home run."