Top of the Order

By John Coy

Book #1 in the 4 for 4 series

A baseball team faces upheaval when a girl with a pink glove joins. Can they unite for their best season?

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208 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Jackson, Gig, Isaac, and Diego are determined to make their last elementary baseball season unforgettable. But with personal challenges and a dwindling team, their dreams are at risk. When a talented girl with a pink glove joins, tensions rise. Can they overcome their differences and play as a team, or will this be their worst season yet? Discover how friendship and sports collide in a tale of unexpected twists and the power of unity.

From the publisher

Jackson’s mom is dating. Gig’s dad is going to serve in the Middle East. Isaac might be going to a new school. Diego spends his spare time working. These four friends lead different lives, but on the baseball field, they’re a strong team–the top of the order. As their last year of elementary school ends, the boys want to have their best baseball season ever. But this year, they might not even have enough players to stay in the league. Then a great player volunteers to join the team. But it’s a girl! And she plays with a pink glove! Now the team is coming apart at the seams. Will this end up being the worst season ever? Here is a story about how life, like sports, can be unpredictable, frustrating, and exhilarating. Top of the Order by John Coy is part of the 4 for 4 series, an action-packed middle grade series for young readers about four boys from diverse backgrounds who deal with family, friendship, and school situations. “Appealing characters and plenty of baseball action will make this a hit with young sports fans.” –Kirkus Reviews “Coy effortlessly captures the voices of boys on the verge of adolescence. Jackson and his friends are fully developed.” –School Library Journal

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