by Jeff Hawkins
First published 2013
Tommy Martinez steps up to the plate as his high school team faces elimination in the state championship. The weight of his father's unfinished baseball career presses down on his shoulders. His dad once had a shot at the majors before an injury ended everything. Now Tommy carries those dreams forward while struggling with his own identity. The town expects him to be the hero his father never became. His girlfriend Sarah wants him to focus on college instead of chasing an uncertain future in baseball. Coach Williams pushes the team harder than ever as they advance through each round. Tommy must decide whether to honor his father's legacy or forge his own path. The final game approaches and everything Tommy has worked for hangs in the balance.
Genres: coming-of-age, sports, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, family-drama
66 pages · Library Binding · Sportszone