Overview
From Andrea Williams, the bestselling author of We Are Family with LeBron James, comes Inside the Park, the story of a young baseball fan’s misadventures after getting locked inside a pro baseball stadium on the eve of the biggest game of the season. In this all-new, hilarious, action-packed middle grade tale, Timothy “Pumpsie” Strickland, a baseball-loving twelve-year-old, is about to step up to the plate for the biggest swing of his life. Pumpsie needs a win. Or to be more precise, he needs the Nashville Wildcats to win. Pumpsie’s been waiting his entire life—twelve whole years!—for his favorite team to make it to the playoffs. And this year—finally!—they’re just one win away. But when Pumpsie accidentally gets trapped in Lookout Field the night before the last game of the season, with only a lost dog named Campy for company, he may have accidentally stumbled into the best night of his life. For a baseball fan like Pumpsie, using the pro batting cages, running the bases, playing with the public address system, eating all the concession-stand junk food he can find is a dream come true . . . until he realizes he’s not alone in the stadium. Foul plots are brewing beneath Lookout Field, and now it’s on Pumpsie to swallow his fears, gum up his courage, and swing for the fences if he wants to save the Wildcats’ postseason chances. Inside the Park is a fun-filled, action-packed slice of wish fulfillment that’s perfect for fans of Mike Lupica and Tim Green or any kid who’s ever closed their eyes and imagined stepping up to the plate with the game tied and the season on the line.
Full Product Details
Author: Andrea Williams
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint: HarperCollins
Dimensions:
Width: 14.60cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 21.80cm
Weight: 0.294kg
ISBN: 9780063285330
ISBN 10: 0063285339
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 04 February 2025
Recommended Age: From 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
""This warm, lively story has an irresistible protagonist and skillfully blends sports and family life. Williams' depiction of a close-knit African American family is marked by humor and rich cultural details. A delightful, action-packed, and satisfying read!"" -- Kirkus Reviews ""With broad appeal beyond baseball, this is a delightful coming-of-age story with humor, honesty, and heart."" -- School Library Journal
Author Information
Andrea Williams is an author, journalist, and editor. Though she currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and four children, Andrea's heart will always remain in her hometown of Kansas City, Missouri.
