Top of the Order
Jackson’s parents are divorced and his mother has started dating. Gig’s dad is in the National Guard and has been called up to serve in the Middle East. Isaac's dad wants him to go to a different middle school than all his friends. Diego is the new kid in school, a power-hitter who works with his family on the weekends and can't make every team practice. These four friends lead different lives, but on the baseball field, they're a strong team, the top of the order. In this crucial last year of elementary school, they’re faced with preparing for middle school and dealing with a new member of their team—a girl!
About the 4 for 4 Series
Books in series order
- 1.Top of the Order(2009)
- 2.Eyes on the Goal(2010)
- 3.Love of the Game(2011)
- 4.Take Your Best Shot(2012)
Reading age: 9+ years
This series should be read in order.
'4 for 4' is a series about four friends who are nuts about sports and the challenges they face on and off the field. Jackson, Gig, Isaac, and Diego, are four very different, sports-loving boys, dealing with family, friends, school—and sports. The series spans the time from the spring of their fifth-grade year, through the summer, and then into middle school (Year 6). Each book focuses on a different sport: baseball, soccer, football, and basketball.
Author John Coy takes readers into the hearts and minds of 5th grade boys, with plenty of sports action that's sure to keep even the most reluctant readers turning the pages.