Linda Sue Park
Keeping Score
- ISBN 13:
- 9780547248974
- author:
- Linda Sue Park
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Houghton Mifflin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 1.2 x 19.4 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Children's, Historical, United States,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Keeping Score by Linda Sue Park is a historical novel about life, faith, and America's favorite pastime: baseball. The story follows Maggie Fortini, a young girl who shares her brother's love for the game, despite not being able to play it herself. Maggie finds solace in keeping score, a way to feel connected to her team and help them succeed. But when her friend Jim is drafted into the army and sent to Korea, Maggie's efforts become even more important as she tries to support him from afar. Against the backdrop of major league baseball and the Korean War on the home front, Maggie searches for ways to make a difference. This captivating story explores themes of faith, family, and perseverance, drawing readers into the world of true and ardent fans.