Out Standing in My Field
Out Standing in My Field by Patrick Jennings, published by Scholastic Press in 2005, is a 165-page work written in English. This novel presents a humorous and insightful narrative centered around Ty, a young boy named after baseball legend Ty Cobb. Despite his passion for the game, Ty struggles to excel in Little League, facing the added pressure of his father, who is also the team coach and has his own unfulfilled dreams of playing professionally.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of self-identity and the challenges of living up to expectations in this story. As Ty navigates his relationship with his father and his own aspirations, he must also contend with the talents of his younger sister, Daisy, who excels in both baseball and academics. The book delves into themes of self-esteem and social dynamics within the context of sports, offering a relatable experience for young readers.
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A funny, insightful, and poignant story about a Little League loser whose tyrant father is the team coach, by one of Scholastic Press’s favorite talents.
Ty has been named for baseball legend Ty Cobb, but the hero of Jennings’ wonderful new novel isn’t living up to his namesake’s reputation when it comes to The Game. He loves baseball; he just isn’t great at it, despite all the efforts of his coach and father, who himself once dreamed of playing in the majors. To complicate matters, Ty’s younger sister Daisy is a baseball whiz (as well as the school genius). In this sharply witty, deeply poignant all -American novel, Ty has to figure out just who he’s trying to please — his father, his teammates, or himself.
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