A young boy searches for a legendary baseball player, encountering challenges and learning about friendship.
Author
Alfred Slote
6 books in the catalog
Alfred Slote has 6 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly realistic fiction, coming-of-age and sports fiction. The titles we've reviewed span 1977 to 1991.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 9–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
A young boy gets involved in a high-stakes trading game where he learns about economics, risk, and the consequences of his decisions.
A young boy named Mike moves to a new town and struggles to make friends, eventually finding connection through a shared interest in baseball.
A young boy named Janus is sent to live with his uncle on a remote island after his parents' death. He struggles to adapt to his new life and the island's strange customs.
A boy named Mike travels to a distant planet, Alpha I, and encounters alien life.
A talented young baseball player named Billy is recruited for a prestigious team, facing challenges and competition.
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