The Hurricanes of Weakerville
The Hurricanes of Weakerville by Chris Rylander, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2022, is a middle-grade novel that combines humor with a heartfelt baseball story. The narrative follows Alex Weakerman, a passionate fan of the Hurricanes, an independent-league team in Weakerville, Iowa, owned by his Grandpa Ira. After the passing of his grandfather, Alex is unexpectedly named the new manager of the team, thrusting him into a role that challenges his understanding of baseball beyond mere statistics.
In this engaging tale, readers will discover Alex’s journey as he navigates the complexities of leadership and the importance of community and family. The story explores themes of perseverance and personal growth, as Alex learns that managing a team involves more than just numbers. With elements of action, adventure, and humor, The Hurricanes of Weakerville presents a relatable experience for young readers, particularly those interested in sports and family dynamics. This edition spans 432 pages and is written in English, making it accessible for a wide audience.
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Middle grade star author Chris Rylander brings his signature sense of humor, a compelling and original baseball story, and tons of heart to the story of the Hurricanes of Weakerville.
All his life, Alex Weakerman has had one passion: baseball. Specifically, the Hurricanes of Weakerville, Iowa–the scrappy independent-league team owned by his Grandpa Ira.
Even as team and the town have fallen on tough times, there’s no place Alex would rather be than at the ballpark–a hot dog in one hand, a pencil and scorebook in the other, keeping track of each and every statistic. Alex has never been all that great at playing baseball, but that doesn’t matter. For someone as painfully awkward as Alex, being a fan–and a wiz with baseball stats–is all he needs.
When Grandpa Ira passes away, though, Alex is crushed. He’s lost his best friend, and he doesn’t see any way that the team will survive. But Ira, it seems, has one last trick up his sleeve: his will names Alex the new manager of the Hurricanes.
Alex is as excited as he is terrified at the chance to finally put some of his fantasy baseball genius to use. But as he sets to work trying to win over the players, he soon learns that leading them to victory is about more than just stats. Will he be able to save his team, his hometown, and his family legacy
From the author of The Fourth Stall, a SCBWI Sid Fleischman Humor Award winner and multiple state-award favorite, The Hurricanes of Weakerville is sure to appeal to middle grade readers looking for a funny book about real kids.
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