Sunday, April 6, 2014

Two Books by Jim Pransky

Championship Expectations  
Pages:  78
Source: Review Copy from Author
Genre:  Middle Grade, Realistic Fiction

From Goodreads:
Mickey Baker and his teammates have experienced a rewarding and unprecedented athletic season, winning league titles in both basketball and football. As they approach the opening of the American Legion baseball season, hopes and expectations are running high for the opportunity at another championship.


My Thoughts:  
At first I wasn't sure I would like this book.  I agreed to review it because I knew it would be something my students would want to read.  I'm glad I did read it.  The writing is simple enough.  I was afraid that it would be full of stats and things I wouldn't really understand.  The plot was engaging enough to  keep my attention and progresseds smoothly. This was a simple book to read. And one I put on my shelves at school for the to enjoy.






Playoff Run

Pages: 88

Source: Review Copy from Author
Genre:  Middle Grade, Realistic Fiction


From Goodreads

The Riverfront Eagles have just clinched the league championship and are headed to the district playoffs, riding an eleven-game winning streak. Their storybook season is dramatically changed, however, by an automobile accident that rocks the entire community.



My Thoughts

I actually enjoyed this book more than the first book.  There was a lot more action in this book than in the first book.  The story is carried on smoothly yet could be a stand-a-lone book.  This is another book I was glad to put on my shelves at school.  It is always checked out.

1 comment:

  1. My initial books in the Mickey Baker series. From West River HS, Mickey has just finished his first year in pro ball with the Detroit Tigers orgnanization. Follow my blog to see more stories.

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