Baseball Fiction for Kids
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One-Handed Catch Auch, Mary Jane. 2006. (jFiction Auch)
After losing his hand in an accident in his father's butcher shop in 1946, sixth-grader Norman uses hard work and humor to learn to live with his disability and to succeed at baseball, art, and other activities.
Winners Take All Bowen, Fred. (jFiction Paperback Bowen)
When Kyle fakes a catch, his baseball team goes on to win the league championship but Kyle doesn't feel good about winning by cheating. Includes a section on the sportsmanship of Christy Mathewson, a pitcher who played professional baseball in the early 1900s.
Sliding Into Home Butler, Dori Hillestad. (jFiction Butler)
When thirteen-year-old Joelle, a star baseball player, moves to a new town where the only option for girls is softball, she starts an all-girl baseball league against the wishes of her school coaches and others in the town.
I Know Who Likes You Cooney, Doug. (jFiction Cooney)
When Swimming Pool's mother insists she graduate from charm school or give up baseball, Ernie, who is the reluctant team manager, and Dusty, the catcher, pull together to help the team and their friend.
Free Baseball Corbett, Sue. (jFiction Corbett)
Angry with his mother for having too little time for him, eleven-year-old Felix takes advantage of an opportunity to become bat boy for a minor league baseball team, hoping to someday be like his father, a famous Cuban outfielder. Includes glossaries of baseball terms and Spanish words and phrases.
The Truth About Twelve Golding, Theresa Martin. (jFiction Golding)
Tremendously burdened by a secret guilt, twelve-year-old Lindy uses her skill at baseball to help her cope with a new school, scornful classmates, and complicated family problems.
Two Hot Dogs With Everything Haven, Paul. (jFiction Haven)
Although everyone credits him and his superstitions for the Slugger's first winning streak in 108 baseball seasons, eleven-year-old Danny Gurkin believes that his discovery of a secret from the team's past may be the real reason behind the ball club's success.
Baseball Fever Hurwitz, Johanna. (jFiction Hurwitz)
Ten-year-old Ezra tries to convince his scholarly father that his baseball fever is not wasting his mind.
Out Standing in My Field Jennings, Patrick. (jFiction Jennings)
Although fifth-grader Ty Cutter is named after baseball great Ty Cobb, he is the worst player on the Brewer's team--which happens to be coached by his overly-competitive father.
Strike-Out Scare Keene, Carolyn. (jFiction Paperback Series Nancy)
Nancy Drew must try to find Bess's missing baseball bat which Bess believes brings her good luck as a hitter.
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson Lord, Bette. (jFiction Lord)
In 1947, a Chinese child comes to Brooklyn where she becomes Americanized at school, in her apartment building, and by her love for baseball. Online Resources
MadCat Mackel, Kathy. (jFiction Mackel)
Fast-pitch softball catcher MadCat Campione's love for the sport--and her relationship with her best friends--is strained when her team competes on a national level.
The Journal of Biddy Owens: The Negro Leagues Myers, Walter Dean. (jFiction Myers)
Teenager Biddy Owens' 1948 journal about working for the Birmingham Black Barons includes the games and the players, racism the team faces from New Orleans to Chicago, and his family's resistance to his becoming a professional baseball player. Includes a historical note about the evolution of the Negro Leagues.
Mop, Moondance, and the Nagasaki Knights Myers, Walter Dean. (jFiction Myers)
After T.J. and his younger brother are adopted, the biggest problems they face are winning an international baseball tournament, held in their New Jersey hometown, and helping a homeless teammate.
The Girls Take Over Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds. (jFiction Naylor)
The Malloy girls and the Hatford boys continue to get in trouble as they try to outdo each other in bottle racing, spelling, and baseball.
Haunting at Home Plate Patneaude, David. (jFiction Patneaude)
Author Patneaude, David.
After they hear stories about their baseball field being haunted by the ghost of a boy who died there many years ago, twelve-year-old Nelson and his teammates start finding mysterious messages written in the dirt.
Six Innings: A Game in the Life Preller, James. (jFiction Preller)
Earl Grubb's Pool Supplies plays Northeast Gas & Electric in the Little League championship game, while Sam, who has cancer and is in a wheelchair, has to call the play-by-play instead of participating in the game.
The Boy Who Saved Baseball Ritter, John H. (jFiction Ritter)
The fate of a small California town rests on the outcome of one baseball game, and Tom Gallagher hopes to lead his team to victory with the secrets of the now disgraced player, Dante Del Gato.
Safe at Home Robinson, Sharon. (jFiction Robinson)
After the death of his father, Elijah Breeze, a ten-year-old African American boy, moves back to New York City with his mother and attends a summer baseball camp as he tries to make new friends and adapt to urban ways.
Sammy Keyes and the Sisters of Mercy Van Draanen, Wendelin. (jFiction Van Draanen)
Sammy continues to make life with her grandmother interesting as she tries to discover who is stealing from St. Mary's church, befriends a homeless girl, and plays in a softball tournament against a bitter rival.
