Synopses & Reviews
Sam and Jackson both agreed: nothing beat baseball. The crowds cheering, the bright green grass, the tasty roasted peanuts. Sam was an amazing athlete--very strong and fast, a big-leaguer in the making. Jackson, on the other hand, was not very strong or very fast at all. He could throw very far, but that was about it. When Sam makes the team and Jackson doesn't, he misses having Jackson there on the field with him. And then he sees
a poster . . .
Tim Egan has crafted a quirky tale of friendship and loyalty, complete with a late-inning nail biter that will keep baseball fans on the edge of their seats
Review
"Egan's picture books tend to be characterized as offbeat, and this one certainly qualifies, but here the quirkiness doesn't overwhelm a rewarding story of friendship, fulfilling one's potential, and discovering one's best self." --Horn Book Horn Book
"The expressions on Eganand#8217;s tubby George and Marthaand#150;like figures add tongue-in-cheek undertones to this tale of friendship surviving adversity. . . . This story will elicit chortles from young readers as well as an appreciation for the loyalty the differently talented buddies display." and#151;Booklist Booklist, ALA
"...It is the perfectly paced narrative arc and fully satisfying conclusion...that will guarantee it wide audience appeal." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Egan's story...offers universal lessons about loyalty, persistence, and other character traits that make someone a real winner...It's a homerun." Christian Science Monitor
Review
'\"Egan\'s picture books tend to be characterized as offbeat, and this one certainly qualifies, but here the quirkiness doesn\'t overwhelm a rewarding story of friendship, fulfilling one\'s potential, and discovering one\'s best self.\" --Horn Book'
Review
'\"Egan\'s story...offers universal lessons about loyalty, persistence, and other character traits that make someone a real winner...It\'s a homerun.\"'
Synopsis
Sam and Jackson both agreed: nothing beat baseball. The crowds cheering, the bright green grass, the tasty roasted peanuts. Sam was an amazing athleteand#151;very strong and fast, a big-leaguer in the making. Jackson, on the other hand, was not very strong or very fast at all. He could throw very far, but that was about it. When Sam makes the team and Jackson doesnand#8217;t, he misses having Jackson there on the field with him. And then he sees a poster . . .
Tim Egan has crafted a quirky tale of friendship and loyalty, complete with a late-inning nail biter that will keep baseball fans on the edge of their seats!
About the Author
'Tim Egan is the author and illustrator of several offbeat and humorous tales for children. He is consistently recognized for his individuality and delightful illustrations. His first book for children, Friday Night at Hodges\'Cafe (1994), was recognized by Publishers Weekly in their Flying Starts issue, and Booklist proclaimed him \"one of the most interesting author-illustrators around, always trying something new and quirky.\"Born in New Jersey, Tim Egan moved to California to attend the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. He still lives in southern California with his wife, Ann, and their two sons. When he is not writing and illustrating books, he works as an art director and designer.'