Game Changers Heavy Hitters

Reviewed by: Sally Holt - Raymond, Maine, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 4, 2015

Review

Game Changers: Heavy Hitters by Mike Lupica Baseball story involving two main characters, Ben and Justin. Ben has been hit by a fast moving pitch in a game on purpose or not? He becomes baseball shy and his game is affected by the fear of being hit again. His new friend, Justin, who is also an excellent baseball player is acting strangely distant and unhappy. Ben finds out that Justin’s parents are divorcing and Justin feels angry but is hiding the impending divorce from everyone however Ben finds out and together they work out their fears. Strong adult role modeling and nice to see a girl part of the story and a friend to the boys.

Overall Book Score: very good