Sliding into Home (Peachtree Junior Publication)

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Summary: Great books for girls.
Review: Of the several books I read by Ms. Butler this is certainly the best! Even though the book centers on a girl trying to cut through red tape and prejudice to get the chance to play baseball, it really addresses many of life's most important and deepest values.

It's about honesty, friendship, loyalty, courage and self awareness. I found the plot quite interesting with enough twists and turns to keep me constantly guessing. Excellent character development is an intregal part of the story's success.

I'm sure a girl (and surprise, also a boy), would find this book an enjoyable, fun read that's filled with lessons about some of life's most important values.

As I understand it, this book has it's basis in a real life story.

Rating:
Summary: Making dreams a reality!
Review: This may be a work of fiction but the situation is very real. Girls all over the country are facing this same problem all of the time. But there ARE places where they can play and Dori Butler introduces you to some of them. The leagues she talks about DO exist. The websites she mentions ARE real. A must read for any girl who has played or wants to play in a boys league or, better yet, start their own!

Rating:
Summary: Making dreams a reality!
Review: This may be a work of fiction but the situation is very real. Girls all over the country are facing this same problem all of the time. But there ARE places where they can play and Dori Butler introduces you to some of them. The leagues she talks about DO exist. The websites she mentions ARE real. A must read for any girl who has played or wants to play in a boys league or, better yet, start their own!