Mike Lupica does it again. A great story for those readers looking for something a little more challenging than Matt Christopher's famous sports books.
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The Big Field
(2008, Fiction - Sports, Written by Mike Lupica)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Action-packed, emotional dad-son baseball story.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Big Field
Parents need to know that, aside from the mentions of some products, there is nothing to be concerned about here. Hutch, despite some understandable mistakes, is a great role model of conscious sportsmanship and team playing.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Hutch's dad. Why is he the way he is? Why did losing his baseball dream hit him so hard? Why can't he connect with his son? Also, why does Hutch love the game so much? Have you ever felt that way about a sport?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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Fantastic Read
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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- Educational
- Good role models
Perfect for teenagers (12,13,14,15,16,17,18)
My 13 year old son hates to read and out of all of the books he had to read in his life he only liked three books and "The Big Field" is one of those three books
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Reading Jungle's Review
This fast-paced sports drama follows the challenges faced by 14-year old star shortstop Hutch Hutchinson. His love of baseball is put to the test with the arrival of competing shortstop and stronger player "D-Will." This further complicates Hutch's tense relationship with his father, himself a former shortstop and disappointed minor leaguer. This attention-grabbing tale relates positive lessons learned about baseball, team, and father relationships. Visit www.readingjungle.com for the full review and recommended book lists!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
We Love Mike Lupica!
My kids loved Heat and now The Big Field. The author really knows how to write stories that appeal to young kids -- especially to young boys. It's thoughtfully written and brings the reader beyond the game but into the life of the characters.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 50% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say it's educational |
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