Description
Isaac is determined to pitch a perfect game: no hits, no runs, no walks, and no errors.
He can’t settle for less if he wants to make the summer all-star team. But when he allows a hit, Isaac keeps losing his cool on the mound and can’t get his head back in the game.
Then Issac meets a very interesting Unified Sports basketball player who gets him thinking in a different way about the whole idea of a “perfect” game. But will this change in perspective help him be a better pitcher?
Themes of kindness, friendship, perfection, and ability star in this inspiring installment of Fred Bowen’s Sports Story Series. The afterword provides interesting facts about the Special Olympics.
Reviews
“A combination of fast-paced action, sports savvy young characters and authentic situations makes this novel a winner.” ―Washington Parent
“Perfect Game is about the important lessons sports can teach: How to play for the love of the game.” ―Tim Shriver, Chairman and CEO, Special Olympics
Awards
Great Kids Can Read Award (Nominee) ―Greater Kansas City Assoc of School Librarians, 2015-2016
Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Starred, Intermediate) ―Kansas National Education Association, 2014
Land of Enchantment Book Awards (Children’s Book) ―New Mexico Library Association, New Mexico Council of IRA, 2015-2016
Massachusetts Children’s Book Award (Master List) ―Salem State College, 2013-14
Maud Hart Lovelace Award (Nominee, Grades 3-5, 6-8) ―Minnesota Youth Reading Awards, 2015-2016
More Details
AR Level: 3.8
Lexile: 550L
Themes: Baseball, Disability, Perfectionism
BISAC 1: JUV032010 JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Baseball
BISAC 2: JUV039060 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Friendship
BISAC 3: JUV039220 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Values & Virtues
