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Baseball - The Rhino in Right Field (Washington Park Stories)

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Book Synopsis: “Laugh-out-loud fun…A winner in every way.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Funny and good-hearted.” —Publishers Weekly A boy who loves baseball must get past his hard-working immigrant parents—and the rhino in the outfield—to become a batboy in this laugh-out-loud middle grade novel in the tradition of The Sandlot.Nick wants to change his life. For twelve years, he’s done what his hard-working, immigrant parents want him to do. Now he’s looking for his own American dream and he thinks he’s found it. The local baseball team is having a batboy contest, and Nick wants to win. But the contest is on a Saturday—the day Nick has to work in his father’s shop. There’s one other tiny—well, not so tiny—problem. A 2,000-pound rhinoceros named Tank. Nick and his friends play ball in the city zoo—and Tank lives just beyond the right field fence. Nick’s experience getting the ball out of Tank’s pen has left him frozen with fear whenever a fly ball comes his way. How’s a lousy fielder going to win the contest? Nick practices every day with his best friend, Ace, and a new girl who has an impressive throwing arm! But that’s not enough—to get to the contest, Nick has to lie to his parents and blackmail his uncle. All while dodging the school bully, who’s determined to win even by playing dirty. Nick will need to keep his eye on the ball in this fast, funny story about a game that can throw you some curveballs—just like life! Read more

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Are you ready for a laugh-out-loud adventure? Introducing "The Rhino in Right Field" (Washington Park Stories), a hilarious and heartwarming middle-grade novel that will have you cheering for our determined young hero, Nick. This book is a winner in every way, filled with humor and good-heartedness that will resonate with readers of all ages. Join Nick on his journey as he navigates the challenges of immigrant parents, a 2,000-pound rhinoceros, and his own dreams of becoming a batboy. Get ready for a fun-filled ride that will leave you wanting more!

At the crossroads of tradition and aspiration lies an exciting opportunity - a batboy contest! Nick, a boy who has always done what his hard-working, immigrant parents expected of him, is now ready to chase his own American dream. But, there's a catch. The contest falls on a Saturday, the very day Nick is obligated to work at his father's shop. And to make matters worse, there's Tank, the massive rhino who resides just beyond the right-field fence where Nick and his friends play ball. The fear of retrieving the ball from Tank's pen has turned Nick into a lousy fielder. How can he ever hope to win the contest when he can't even catch a fly ball?

Determined to succeed, Nick turns to his best friend, Ace, and a new girl with an impressive throwing arm. Together, they practice tirelessly to improve Nick's skills. But that's not all - Nick must also resort to desperate measures, including lying to his parents and even blackmailing his uncle, to secure his chance at the contest. And if that wasn't enough, he must also outsmart the school bully, who will stop at nothing to win, even if it means playing dirty. With every swing of the bat, Nick finds himself discovering more about life, learning to face curveballs, both on and off the field.

This fast-paced and funny story is a delightful reminder that sometimes, life can throw unexpected challenges our way. But with determination, resilience, and a little help from our friends, we can overcome anything. So, join Nick and his gang as they chase their dreams, overcome their fears, and redefine what it means to be a winner. Don't miss out on this exciting tale of friendship, courage, and the enduring spirit of America. Get your copy of "The Rhino in Right Field" (Washington Park Stories) and embark on an unforgettable reading adventure today!

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