Book details
Running the Bases: Definitely Not a Book About Baseball
Description
A hilariously honest look at the misadventures of teenage dating.Alan Macklin is your average 17-year-old guy with a simple goal. He wants to get a girl. But trial and error has made one thing perfectly clear: when it comes to the opposite sex, Alan keeps on striking out. Repeatedly. And painfully. He knows he needs help. His friend Jeremy proves useless, so he turns to someone who might actually have some good advice.Maggie Macpherson has lots of goals for herself, including a career in law or psychology or both, but she needs some cash to reach them. Alan becomes the perfect client for her new consulting business: a desperate guy with a simple objective and deep pockets. For a fee, she takes on the Alan project and coaches him from girl to girl, base to base.With Maggies guidance Alan comically builds his dating experience until hes convinced he can get along without her coaching. But soon hes washed up on the romantic shores, dumped by the woman of his dreams. Once again, theres only one person who can give Alan the advice he needs... but he has to be willing to listen.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Age
0-18
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
160 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Explore Life Lessons: 'Running the Bases: Definitely Not a Book About Baseball' offers a unique perspective on life's challenges and triumphs, using baseball as a metaphor. Reading it can provide valuable insights into dealing with adversity, teamwork, and personal growth.
- Engaging Storytelling: Paul Kropp is known for his engaging and accessible writing style, making this book a compelling read for both young adults and adults alike. The story is designed to keep readers hooked from start to finish.
- Character Development: The book features well-developed characters that readers can relate to and learn from. As the characters navigate their lives and the game of baseball, readers can see aspects of themselves and gain a deeper understanding of human nature.
- Inspiration and Motivation: Through the ups and downs of the characters' experiences, 'Running the Bases' provides a source of inspiration and motivation. It encourages readers to persevere through their own challenges and to strive for their goals, much like the characters do within the narrative.