A Long Pitch Home
by Natalie Dias Lorenzi
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Pub Date Sep 06 2016 | Archive Date Aug 12 2016
Description
A sensitive and endearing middle grade novel about a young Pakistani immigrant adjusting to his new life in contemporary America
Ten-year-old Bilal liked his life back home in Pakistan. He was a star on his cricket team. But when his father suddenly sends the family to live with their aunt and uncle in America, nothing is familiar. While Bilal tries to keep up with his cousin Jalaal by joining a baseball league and practicing his English, he wonders when his father will join the family in Virginia. Maybe if Bilal can prove himself on the pitcher’s mound, his father will make it to see him play.
But playing baseball means navigating relationships with the guys, and with Jordan, the only girl on the team—the player no one but Bilal wants to be friends with.
Ten-year-old Bilal liked his life back home in Pakistan. He was a star on his cricket team. But when his father suddenly sends the family to live with their aunt and uncle in America, nothing is familiar. While Bilal tries to keep up with his cousin Jalaal by joining a baseball league and practicing his English, he wonders when his father will join the family in Virginia. Maybe if Bilal can prove himself on the pitcher’s mound, his father will make it to see him play.
But playing baseball means navigating relationships with the guys, and with Jordan, the only girl on the team—the player no one but Bilal wants to be friends with.
A Note From the Publisher
Natalie Dias Lorenzi's previous book, FLYING THE DRAGON, was called "A quiet, beautifully moving portrayal of a multicultural family." in a starred review in KIRKUS. It also received:
Awards & Honors:
* IndieBound Kids' Summer Next List 2012
* NY Public Library's - 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
* CCBC Choices 2013
* Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year
* IRA Children's and Young Adult Book Awards, Intermediate Fiction Honor Book
Natalie Dias Lorenzi's previous book, FLYING THE DRAGON, was called "A quiet, beautifully moving portrayal of a multicultural family." in a starred review in KIRKUS. It also received:
Awards & Honors:
* IndieBound Kids' Summer Next List 2012
* NY Public Library's - 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
* CCBC Choices 2013
* Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year
* IRA Children's and Young Adult Book Awards, Intermediate Fiction Honor Book
Awards & Honors:
* IndieBound Kids' Summer Next List 2012
* NY Public Library's - 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
* CCBC Choices 2013
* Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year
* IRA Children's and Young Adult Book Awards, Intermediate Fiction Honor Book
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781580897136 |
| PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
Average rating from 14 members
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