Southpaw
Jimmy Fleming throws left, bats right and left, and is hoping to become Hudson City’s newest pitcher. But while he makes the team, things don’t go just the way he’d hoped. His teammates aren’t too welcoming, and his time on the mound is less than stellar. It doesn’t help that his dad is applying more and more pressure on him to be a star pitcher. Before long, Jimmy is wishing he’d never come to Hudson City. But Jimmy isn’t one to give up, and just when the season hits a low point, Jimmy’s pitches—and his attitude—begin to find their mark.
About the Winning Season Series
Books in series order
- 1.The Roar of the Crowd(2004)
- 2.Technical Foul(2004)
- 3.Fast Company(2005)
- 4.Double Fake(2005)
- 5.Emergency Quarterback(2005)
- 6.Southpaw(2006)
- 7.Dunk Under Pressure(2006)
- 8.Takedown(2006)
- 9.Curveball(2007)
- 10.Second String(2007)
Reading age: 8+ years
This series revolves around a group of sixth- and seventh-graders in a small New Jersey city. Each book tells the story of an aspiring athlete hoping to overcome physical, training and personal challenges, to achieve in their chosen sport. Full of sports action and compelling personal stories, this series covers a range of popular sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, running and football.