Free Baseball facts for kids
Free Baseball is an exciting adventure novel written by Sue Corbett. It was first published in 2006. This book tells the story of a young boy who loves baseball and goes on an unexpected journey to find out more about his family.
About the Book
What's the Story About?
The story of Free Baseball follows a boy named Felix. He came to the USA from Cuba with his mother when he was just three years old. Felix absolutely loves baseball! He wins two tickets to a minor league baseball game through a radio contest.
He goes to the game with his babysitter. During the game, Felix learns something amazing. The opposing team has a player from Cuba. Felix starts to wonder if this player might know his father. His dad is a famous baseball player who stayed behind in Cuba. Felix hopes to get some information about his father from the Cuban player. This leads Felix on an unexpected adventure during the game.
Awards and Recognition
Free Baseball has received several honors and nominations. These awards show that many people enjoyed the book.
- In 2006, it was chosen by the Junior Library Guild.
- In 2008, it was nominated for the Rhode Island Children's Book Awards.
- It was also nominated for the Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award in 2008.
- Other nominations in 2008 included the Young Hoosier Book Award and the Virginia Readers Choice Award.
- In 2009, it was nominated for the Nutmeg Book Award.
- It was also nominated for the South Carolina Children's Book Award in 2009.
