- Paperback: 1 pages
- Publisher: Bloomsbury US (Sep 1 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0802776973
- ISBN-13: 978-0802776976
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 13.2 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 204 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,044,419 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
Grades 5-8--Thirteen-year-old McKay has to improve his algebra grade or he'll have to quit the baseball team. His friend Tony thinks the solution to his dilemma is to get to know Serena, a pretty girl with a history of straight A's. If McKay can convince her that he likes her, then he'll have the help he needs and Tony can flirt with her two friends. Everything works beautifully until Serena uncovers the plot, and her friends become enemies when Tony turns out to be a less-than-suave boyfriend. McKay's grade improves, but he takes no satisfaction from all the effort without Serena to share in his success, because he really does like her. He also has to deal with his little brother who shares his room and keeps getting into all his stuff, and parents who just don't seem to understand that an eighth grader needs a room of his own. Rallison uses humor and realistic characters to bring the boy's problems to a satisfying conclusion. The protagonist is genuine, honest, and endearing without being sappy or pathetic next to the more Casanovalike Tony. Plus, this book is really funny. It should be a hit with anybody interested in boys, girls, baseball, friends, and that mysterious world of a first crush.
Linda Bindner, formerly at Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Linda Bindner, formerly at Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Booklist
Gr. 5-7. Honesty and common sense serve an eighth-grader well in initial encounters with the opposite sex in this genial exercise in behavior modeling. McKay may be a star on the baseball field, but not for long if he doesn't pull up his algebra grade. Pushed by his libidinous friend Tony, he warily approaches classmate Serena for some tutoring--and to his surprise, gets a warm reception. Rallison contrasts McKay, diffident, respectful, and with an unconscious gift for saying or doing the right thing, with Tony, who is all strut and attitude. Amidst much note passing, adolescent intrigue, and various family-related subplots, McKay bumbles his way through a brief crisis with Serena, then convinces her that at their ages it's wiser to be plain friends than boy- and girlfriend. The intent here is plainly to impart advice--but the lesson is delivered without lectures, in a set of situations that readers will have little trouble relating to, and through the eyes of a likable hero who doesn't let either heroism or hormones go to his head. John Peters
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Baseball or Dating - What a Choice!, Jan 17 2008
By Michelle A. Cope "Author and Illustrator" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Playing The Field (Paperback)
Playing the Field is the first book I've read by Janette Rallison. Five minutes after I finished the last chapter, I ordered every other book that Janette has written.The characterization and point of view made this book an incredible read for me. I love how the story is told through the voice of a boy and I love all the baseball talk. And . . . it's not just talk or references, this author knows her game! We actually get to go inside the mind of McKay, a teenage boy who is suddenly faced with the world of dating. More unsure than insecure, McKay watches and listens to his best friend, Tony, boast about his "going out" skills. Thank goodness McKay does not follow Tony's lead. McKay seems for the most part to like being who he is, a boy who likes baseball, has trouble with algebra, and wants his own room. We do see him go back and forth about dating, but the no dating until your 16 rule is pretty much iron clad as far as his parents are concerned.
Janette Rallison did an excellent job of making all the characters in this book 3-dimensional without using clichés. She is a great writer and gives her wonderful cast of characters unique and individual voices.
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playing the field is playing in stores., Jun 9 2005
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This review is from: Playing The Field (Hardcover)
Hey like baseball, love, and helpful hints to be a teen? well playing the field has all of those and is very intertaning.all of janette rallisons books are inspiering to all and are made for teens. I think this book is five stars and makes you feel like you can see the whole thing in your head. I think it is so good they could make a movie about it.
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Great for tweens on up., April 21 2012
By T. Sherman - Published on Amazon.com
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This is one of Janette Rallison's earlier books. Very humorous (as all her books are) and super cute! It is appropriate for middle grade ages and up (I'm in my 30's and enjoyed reading it myself). I highly recommend this and all her books!
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