Wild Pitch by Cal Ripken, Jr.-ADVISABLE

Ripken, Jr., Cal, Wild Pitch. Disney Hyperion, 2013. Pgs. 197. Language: G, Violence: G, Sexual Content: G

Robbie, has the best pitch in the league except there is one problem-he can’t get the ball over the plate. His team doesn’t know that he beamed a batter last year. That batter got a bad concussion and is now nowhere to be found. His team has all losses and doesn’t understand the problem. Can Robbie and his team get it together?

The characters are relatable and likable. The plot is simple, but is well-written and does a good job of holding reader’s interest. This is a great book for boys and baseball fans.

EL, MS - ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Jessica Moody, Library Media Specialist, Olympus Jr. High.