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Title details for Safe at Home by Mike Lupica - Available

Safe at Home

#2 in series

by Mike Lupica
Keith Nobbs
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From #1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica!
Nick Crandall feels like he doesn’t belong anywhere. He doesn’t fit in with his new foster parents. They don’t know the first thing about sports—and he’s not exactly the model student they want him to be. It’s only a matter of time until they realize he's not the right kid for them. And Nick certainly doesn’t belong playing varsity baseball. He’s only 12 years old! His teammates want a catcher their own age. But Nick needs to prove that he belongs—to his parents, to his team, and to himself.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Comeback Kids

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    May 13, 2010

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781101977422
      • File size: 84991 KB
      • Duration: 02:57:03

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 5.6
    • Lexile® Measure: 960
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 5-6

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      September 1, 2010

      Gr 4-7-Nick Crandall, a seventh grader, is looking forward to being the star catcher of his junior varsity baseball team. However, when the varsity team catcher is injured, Nick must suit up behind the plate with the eighth graders. Frustrated by Nick's presence, the team members go to great lengths to make the boy feel unwelcome. Nick cracks under the pressure. As with most Mike Lupica novels, Nick's home life plays a significant role in this installment (Philomel, 2008) in the series. The fact that Nick is adopted, and that his parents are both professors with little interest in sports, are burdens for Nick to bear. Predictably, Nick saves the day at the big game, and even finds a way to connect with his dad, all within a few weeks. This title is a good choice for reluctant readers with a background in baseball, as not all terminology is explained. Keith Nobbs's narration helps to build tension and excitement. While Nick's emotional intelligence is a bit advanced for his age, it allows the story to move at a rapid pace. For boys and girls who have outgrown novels by Matt Christopher.-Richelle Roth, Boone County Public Library, Florence, KY

      Copyright 2010 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5.6
  • Lexile® Measure:960
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:5-6

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