The Big Field
Sale price
$836
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008 · Est. 7.5 hour read

The Big Field

By Mike Lupica

A shortstop's loyalty is tested when betrayal strikes before the championship.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 6,559 ratings
272 pages· 55,519 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
$8.99Save 7%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Hutch dreams of playing shortstop like his hero, Derek Jeter, and his father, a former pro. But when Darryl "D-Will" Williams, a top prospect, joins the team, Hutch is pushed to second base. As the league championship looms, Hutch faces unexpected betrayal from those he trusts most. Will he sacrifice his dreams to remain a team player, or fight for his rightful place? The stakes are high, and Hutch must decide how far he's willing to go for the game he loves.

From the publisher

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Heat, Travel Team and Million-Dollar Throw. Playing shortstop is a way of life for Hutch–not only is his hero, Derek Jeter, a shortstop, but so was his father, a former local legend turned pro. Which is why having to play second base feels like demotion to second team. Yet that’s where Hutch ends up after Darryl D-Will Williams, the best shortstop prospect since A-Rod, joins the team. But Hutch is nothing if not a team player, and he’s cool with playing in D-Will’s shadow–until, that is, the two shortstops in Hutch’s life betray him in a way he never could have imagined. With the league championship on the line, just how far is Hutch willing to bend to be a good teammate?

At a glance
Format
Pages
272
Words
55,519
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
970L
Themes & topics
Books about baseballBooks about sports and recreationBooks about familyBooks about father-son relationshipsBooks about social themes
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
The author

More from Mike Lupica

Explore Mike's bookshelf
Travel Team & The Big Field
Sale price
$1800

Travel Team & The Big Field

Ages 10–+ · 2011

QB 1

Ages 10–+ · 2013

Fast Break

Ages 10–+ · 2015

Fantasy League

Ages 10–+ · 2014
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books

A Long Pitch Home

Ages 9–12 · 2016
No Slam Dunk
Sale price
$899

No Slam Dunk

Ages 10–14 · 2018

The Rhino in Right Field

Ages 8–12 · 2018
Lone Stars
Sale price
$899

Lone Stars

Ages 10–+ · 2017
Caleb and Kit
Sale price
$1599

Caleb and Kit

Ages 8–12 · 2017
Series
Sale price
$1799

Best Family Ever

Ages 8–12 · 2019

The Eleventh Trade

Ages 10–14 · 2018
Shouting at the Rain
Sale price
$1799

Shouting at the Rain

Ages 10–13 · 2019
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~W
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
120560
Publication
Published
February 5, 2009
First published
March 4, 2008
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142419106

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Top contributors: Literary Leslie

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo