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Age Range
11 - 16
Genre
Copyright Year
2006-12-15
Page Count
196
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
5th - 11th
ISBN
9780874832044
Lexile
1000
Themes
Fielder's Choice
Fielder's Choice by Rick Norman is a gripping historical fiction novel that follows Andrew Jackson Fielder from the baseball fields of Arkansas to a Japanese prisoner of war camp during World War II. This heartwarming coming-of-age story explores how a young pitcher rediscovers his love for the game while teaching a Japanese pilot the art of the "goose ball". Blending humor with powerful life lessons, the book highlights the importance of responsibility, trust, and resilience in the face of adversity. It is an inspiring read for anyone who enjoys sports stories with deep emotional impact and historical significance.
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Age Range
11 - 16
Genre
Copyright Year
2006-12-15
Page Count
196
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
5th - 11th
ISBN
9780874832044
Lexile
1000
Themes