Playing the Field

By Phil Bildner

Book Overview

Darcy Miller wants to play for the boys' high school baseball team, but in just a few short months, Darcy goes from typical high school senior to a trash-talk-show candidate as the ridiculous meets the sublime in this debut novel.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416902848
• ISBN13: 9781416902843
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.8" x 5.8"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9

Customer Reviews

Home Run

As a middle school teacher I read a wide range of teen and young adult literature. Some folks are "unable to distinguish between political differences and personal hatred...". "Playing the Field" is layered with themes that provide a platform for discussions of tough to teach topics. It is an entertaining and insightful must read for educators. Each character delivers poignant messages through vivid, energetic, and entertaining voices. This book is a nonstop read for middle and high school students.