Peter Friedman is looking forward to high school. He figures he and his best friend AJ will be stars on the high school baseball team, and when you're a star, "girls, popularity, and all-around stud status are sure to follow." Unfortunately, Pete blows his elbow and is told he will never pitch again. He has worked hard at baseball, harder than AJ who's bigger, stronger, and a natural. Now what's he gonna do? His mom suggests he enroll in photography. Is she kidding? This book is a well-written look at first love, Alzheimer's disease, friendship, and the devastation and disappointment generated by a debilitating sports injury. I would prefer to see this on the Gateway list rather than the Truman. Perhaps the friskiness - although hinted at rather than described, and the under age drinking are not age appropriate for 6-8 graders.
Truman Award Preliminary Nominee 2014-15
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