
Title: Out of the Ballpark
Author: Alex Rodriguez
Illustrator: Frank Morrison
Sport: Baseball
Publisher: Harper Collins 2007
Pages: 30...picture book...realistic fiction
Grade Level: 2-3
Synopsis: Alex plays little league baseball for the Caribes. Despite making errors in the semifinal game, Alex and his teammates advance to the championship game. Alex prepares all week for the championship game, working on baseball fundamentals. The championship game arrives, and a costly error by Alex puts the Caribes down 4-1. During the last inning, Alex hits a grand slam, helping his team win the championship.
Art Rating: 4/5
Book Rating: 3/5
Redeeming Quality: The book is written by MLB player A-Rod. Candid photos of A-Rod appear at the end of the book.
Author: Alex Rodriguez
Illustrator: Frank Morrison
Sport: Baseball
Publisher: Harper Collins 2007
Pages: 30...picture book...realistic fiction
Grade Level: 2-3
Synopsis: Alex plays little league baseball for the Caribes. Despite making errors in the semifinal game, Alex and his teammates advance to the championship game. Alex prepares all week for the championship game, working on baseball fundamentals. The championship game arrives, and a costly error by Alex puts the Caribes down 4-1. During the last inning, Alex hits a grand slam, helping his team win the championship.
Art Rating: 4/5
Book Rating: 3/5
Redeeming Quality: The book is written by MLB player A-Rod. Candid photos of A-Rod appear at the end of the book.

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