Safe at Second

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Summary: A Perfect book for a teenager going through a hard time
Review: Safe a second is one of the most enjoyable realistic fiction books that I've read. And it proves the quote "Live your life as you will have wished to have lived it when you die." In Todd's eyes high school is a breeze. He is the most popular senior and already has tons of offers to be in the major leagues as a pitcher. He has a beautiful girlfriend named mellisa, and a loyal friend named Paulie. Todds perfect life is shattered when he gets hit in the eye with a line drive. Without hope and no longer a superstar, will Todd have the courage to return to the game he once dominated? Read Todd's story told through Paulie's eyes. I strongly recommand it.

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Summary: Great Book!
Review: Safe at Second is about a teenager named Paulie. He's a baseball fanatic; he loves to play it, but he's not so good at it. His best friend, Todd, is a great pitcher, destined for the major leagues. Paulie cheers him on, his greatest fan. But one day while Todd was pitching, a freak accident occurs: Todd is hit in the eye with a ball, forcing doctors to remove it. Paulie was there to help him. He thinks that Todd can come back and become the same pitcher that he was before the accident. I gave this book a 4 star rating because of 3 reasons. First, Scott Johnson did a very good job of using imagery and description in his book. It really made it interesting so there was never a dull or boring moment. The second reason was because of the format. I really enjoyed how it was told from Paulie's point of view. It made it more interesting to read, because you see Paulie's thoughts and feelings, and Paulie, in turn, can sometimes tell the feelings of others, which is neat. The third reason was that in this book there was not just one conflict, there were many. First, there's the struggle between Todd and his coming back to baseball. Next, there's the struggle between Todd and his girlfriend, Melissa. There's also the struggle between Paulie and his future, like taking the SATs and college. Paulie also has another struggle in that he's trying to make the varsity baseball team. This makes the book very interesting because they go from one conflict to another. In conclusion, I highly recommend this book because it keeps you wanting to read more. It's a great book, not just for people who like baseball, because it centers around the conflicts, and not necessarily baseball.

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Summary: "Safe at Second"
Review: Safe at Second on a scale of 1-5, it was a 4. It was about a boy, Paulie Lockwood, and his best friend, Todd Banister. The main point is, basically how far a friendship goes, and what to do with your future. Todd, a senior in high school, is an All-Star baseball player. Paulie, a jr. in high school, plays {he isn't that good} but he mainly follows Todd. Todd is being offered scholarships and MLB {Major League Baseball} contracts. Paulie is going to be alone when Todd leaves. The problems have to deal with tragedy, feelings, and mind/emotions. Out of the corner of my eye I saw it, and heard the two sounds almost together. The solid ping of the line drive off the bat. Then the ugly chunk, as the ball smacked into Todd's face and jerked his whole head backward. From all around the field I heard one loud, sharp gasp. I stampeded over with everyone else. Todd had landed hard on his right shoulder, and now, sprawling halfway off the mound, he looked as still and lumpy as an old duffle bag full of bats. Some of the guys on the field got to him first, and as I came up, one of them, Wayne Linder, turned away, his face white and sickly. I eased passed him to get closer. "He's okay," I heard myself whisper, and kneeled down behind him to put my hand half around his left shoulder. "He's all right." That was when he screamed.

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Summary: A GREAT READ FOR BASEBALL LOVERS BOY OR GIRL
Review: This was a great book. I usually hate having to read but I was staying up half the night to finish the book. This is a great book for anyone that loves baseball. And I loved the way Todd was comitted to get back in the game after he had tried. The way the people in the book think is like real life.

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Summary: Safe at Second
Review: We took this book out of the library for my 9 year old son to read. It sounds like a great story and one I thought he would enjoy, however the language is not appropriate for a 9 year old. Within the first 10 pages there are several curse words that I felt ruined the book. Thoughout the entire book there are curse words. This is one book my 9year old will not be reading at this time. Too bad....the story seems good.