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Book Information

  • Series: Lorimer Sports Stories
  • Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
  • Publication Date: 4 June 2001
  • Copyright Year: 2001
  • ISBN: 9781550287325
  • Page Count: 96
  • Dimensions: 5" x 7.75"
  • Interest ages: 9-13

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Power Hitter

by Christine Forsyth

Connor Wells thought he was in for a fun summer of playing video games at home in Burlington, Ontario. But something has happened to his mother.
Connor Wells is looking forward to spending the whole summer parked on the couch with his video games, at home in Burlington, Ontario. Then something bad happens to his mother. Something really bad.
When he's sent to stay with relatives in Winnipeg, he finds they play baseball--all day, every day--and he doesn't play at all. Soon, however, he discovers a hidden talent that helps him both on the diamond and off.
Power Hitter shows how sport can help us understand even life's hardest experiences.

About the Author

Christine Forsyth

CHRISTINE FORSYTH is a Toronto-based writer and graphic designer. She is the author of Face Off, Hockey Heat Wave, Power Hitter and Katie's Midnight Ride. Power Hitter and Katies Midnight Ride are Canadian Children's Book Centre "Our Choice" selections. She is also the author of the Lorimer SideStreets YA novel Adrenaline High.

Reviews

"The baseball practice and action is realistically depicted."
John Peters,, Booklist

Awards

Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Selection
2002

Subjects (BISAC)

JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Baseball & Softball, SPORTS & RECREATION / Children's & Youth Sports

Subjects

Boys Sports Stories, Gender: Boys, KIDS

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