Book Information
- Series: Lorimer Sports Stories
- Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Publication Date: 4 February 2020
- Copyright Year: 2020
- ISBN: 9781459414884
- Page Count: 120
- Dimensions: 5" x 7.75"
- Interest ages: 10-13
- Reading level: Grade 2
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Easy Out
by Steven Sandor
When playing out of your league, do your best to be the best
A young ballplayer in a small prairie town struggles to compete in a high-level league while stepping out of his legendary father’s shadow and building stronger bonds with his teammates.
About the Author

STEVEN SANDOR is an award-winning magazine editor, author and sports broadcaster. He edits Avenue Magazine in Edmonton. He has written the five Lorimer Sports Stories novels Called Up, Stick Pick, Trolled, Replay, and Playing for Keeps, and the teen novels Crack Coach and Spin Out. He lives in Edmonton, Alberta.
Reviews
"... the in-depth game play will attract sports fans."
School Library Journal
"Accessible for most readers."
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"Reflects the diverse characters and personalities who would live in rural Alberta."
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
Subjects (BISAC)
JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Baseball & Softball, JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / General
Subjects
Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Fiction: Bullying & Conflict, Juvenile Fiction: Family, Juvenile Fiction: Realistic Fiction, Juvenile Fiction: Sports, Juvenile Fiction: Sports: Baseball
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