Out Standing in My Field

by Patrick Jennings

Book Overview

A funny, insightful, and poignant story about a Little League loser whose tyrant father is the team coach, by one of Scholastic Press's favorite talents. Ty has been named for baseball legend Ty Cobb,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439465818
• ISBN13: 9780439465816
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: Scholastic Press
• Length: 165 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.7" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

ECMCS summer reading

This was a fun book, because it was light and easy and because he made so many mistakes in the game. It would be nice if we knew how this kid gets through life in other situations, like at home and at school.

Hack Cutter Ain't Cuttin' It

This is such a funny book. I like that the protagonist doesn't take himself seriously and end up turning this book into another depressing book because he really can if he wants to--having one quite depressing life. I also like that for once the big sister is portrayed as one smart girl who's protective of her brother instead of the typical makeup/boy-obsessed snobby girl who wants to kill him. Then again, she's only twelve. Which reminds me of something. When I first read this book, I couldn't help picturing a fourteen-year-old or someone of that age instead of the actual eleven-year-old boy. The characters here sound way too mature and complex for their ages. Not that an eleven-year-old is incapable of having complex thoughts, of course. Of course. But seriously, that Daisy is too confident and secure for a twelve-year-old I refuse to accept that she's only twelve. Another problem is the use of some swear words. They're not too bad, but it's a Scholastic book, and I really don't remember reading those words in the older Scholastic books.

Out Standing In Brit's Field

This book is about a boy who plays baseball and his dad is a real fan of baseball player and names his son after him and tells him to do everything that baseball player did. Ty Cutter,the boy loves baseball.His postion is right field, but his problem is that he can't catch, can't hit.... He can barely keep from tripping over homeplate. Everyone knows his sister Daisy and , Daisy is a zillion times better at the game than he is. I think this book is a great book, every kid that loves sports or at least likes sports should read this book. It doesnt matter what age you are when you read this book, you will probaly like it. I recommend this book for everyone, I hope you like it !!!

An Endearing Story

Ty Cutter, named after his overbearing father's favorite baseball player Ty Cobb, hates baseball. He wants nothing more than to quit his town's Pee Wee baseball team. His father "The Prfessor," however, has a different idea. Ty is terrible at the game but his father (also the team's manager) makes him a starter and team captain for every game. This causes resentment among him and his teammates. Ty has to persevere to prove to his father, his teammates, and himself that he isn't worthless. This is an endearing story that seems appropriate for a young audience. Jennings has a dry sense of humor and makes puns at the drop of a hat. The easy style makes this book an easy, lighthearted read. For the sports fan (or maybe a klutz who wants some proof that sports aren't the only thing important in life), this is a great book. Reviewed by Peter Harmon for Flamingnet Book Reviews (www.flamingnet.com)