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Seconds Best

Name: Seconds Best
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
ISBN: 9781869432928

By David Hill

Can a baseball-loving newcomer help Stortford’s unlikely second team find their winning spirit?

engaging heartwarming inclusive

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 5

From 3 readers

Genres

Sport Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

What is Seconds Best about?

When Stortford School enters the inter-school cricket competition, not everyone makes the first team. A second team is formed, bringing together a diverse group of players, including an American boy unfamiliar with cricket but skilled in baseball. As they navigate the challenges of teamwork and understanding a new sport, the boys discover the true spirit of camaraderie and perseverance. This engaging story, printed in large type, is perfect for young readers.

Pages

176 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

1996

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