Striking Out

by Will Weaver and WEAVER WILL

Book Overview

Up until now, Billy Baggs's life has been loaded with nevers. Never been to a movie. Never played baseball with a real team. Never got over feeling guilty for the loss of his brother. But change is in the air. Billy discovers he has a natural talent for baseball, especially as a pitcher. Maybe, just maybe, there's more in store for him than life on the farm. But can Billy convince his father of that? Or is he destined to spend the rest of his life...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0064471136
• ISBN13: 9780064471138
• Release Date: April 1995
• Publisher: Harperteen
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.2" x 7.0"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 and higher

Customer Reviews

Great Book

The book is about a boy 13-14. During the summer, he has to put up with his father and we learn about his broter's death. Billy ends up pitching for the town team and makes an emnity with King Kenwood. This book was beautifully written along with the other two, Farm Team and Hard Ball.

"The action/baseball book of the year!"

This was definitely one of the best books of the year. It's about a little boy and how he has a lot of nevers in his life and finally gets the chance to play baseball in a league. He and Heather have a fine relationship. If you know what I mean. Overall this was a fantastic book!

It's a Homerun!!!

Striking Out is a great book for baseball lovers. If you don't like baseball I suggest you don't read it. The book is full of surprises and unexpected happenings on every page. It is one of the best books I have read. If you like this book I encourage you to read the sequels, Farm Team and Hardball.

"Striking Out" Review by Adam Wasilewski

I recommend this book to anyone who loves baseball and is 13 years old and up. I think it a great and interesting book because it has a good description of life on a poor farm in the 1970's. For example, "Besides, who else is gonna help me buck bales?" Abner said. "We can't afford to go out and pay nobody." When the coach talked to Billy, he said, "You ever think about playing summer baseball?" "Some kids got to work in the summer," Billy said. I wanted to keep reading to see if Abner will allow Billy to go town. In conclusion, if you are interested in baseball books, read this awesome book.

A great start to a magical series

Will Weaver has written a story all ages will love. It is gripping from start to finish. After you finish this book you will want to read the second.