Skinnybones

By Ruth Solski, Ron Leduc

A wise-cracking kid faces off against a Little League legend. Can he prove himself beyond the laughs?

66 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Alex Frankovitch, known for his big mouth, finds himself in a showdown with T.J. Stoner, a Little League legend. As Alex's antics lead to both hilarity and humiliation, he must navigate the pressures of popularity and self-acceptance. With classmates laughing at him and his mother laughing with him, unexpected events reveal Alex's true talents. Will he rise above the ridicule and find his own place in the spotlight? Discover the twists and turns of this humorous and heartwarming tale where the underdog might just have the last laugh.

From the publisher

Meet Alex Frankovitch, the biggest mouth in the Little League. His wise-cracking leads him to a contest of athletic skills with T.J. Stoner, a living Little League legend.Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross-curricular activities, complete with answer key.A novel by Barbara Park.Learning Objectives1. To emphasize the major strategies used during the reading process.2. To provide practice and reinforcement in a variety of language skills.3. To foster a love for reading.4. To improve and develop students’ creativity.5. To assess students’ work through the use of a novel study as a teaching tool.

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