Randy Riley's Really Big Hit

Written and illustrated by Chris Van Dusen

A fireball threatens town; can a science-loving boy save the day?

5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,015 ratings

32 pages· 724 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 660L· AR 4 · 0.5 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

Randy Riley, a science whiz but a baseball flop, spots a fireball hurtling toward his town through his telescope. With time ticking, Randy must use his scientific genius to devise a daring plan to avert disaster. Will his love for science and robots be enough to save the day, or will his town face fiery doom? Join Randy on a thrilling adventure where brains and bravery collide, and discover if he can turn his passion into a heroic triumph.

From the publisher

“With all the bases covered – musical text, entertaining artwork, and surefire subject matter – this title bats 1,000 for group or lapsit read-alouds.” – School Library Journal Randy Riley loves two things: science and baseball. When it comes to the solar system, the constellations, and all things robot, Randy is a genius. But on the baseball diamond? Not so much. Then, one night, Randy sees something shocking through his Space Boy telescope: it’s a fireball, and it’s headed right for his town! Randy does the math, summons all his science smarts, and devises a plan that will save the day in a spectacular way. Once again, with visual humor, dizzying perspectives, perfect pacing, and rollicking rhyme, Chris Van Dusen delivers a hit that will make readers stand up and cheer.

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