The Kid Coach

By Fred Bowen

Book Overview

Looking for baseball action? Check out this Sports Story Series book from Washington Post KidsPost columnist and author Fred Bowen--perfect for fans of Mike Lupica and Tim Green.

Baseball season is under way, and Coach Skelly just quit! Worst of all, Scott and his teammates can't find anyone else to coach the team. It looks as if the Tigers' season might be over before it really begins.

But then the Tigers have a big idea: what if one of them becomes the coach? After all, some of the biggest names in baseball history were player-coaches. Why not a kid coach?

Author Fred Bowen shares a story of leadership, teamwork, and hidden talents as these young players take control of their own team. Readers can learn more stories of real-life MLB player-managers in the afterword.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561455067
• ISBN13: 9781561455065
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.2" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 7 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 6

Customer Reviews

It's Your Turn to be the Coach

I am a big fan of Fred Bowen's sports books. I love to play many different sports and his stories really keep my interest. The Kid Coach is a great story because most kids on a team would like to be the coach from time to time. When Scott actually had to become the coach it was a lot harder than it seemed. Real team work became necessary if they were going to win. Read to see how kids cope with the struggles and joys of leading. Go Team!