A Whole New Ballgame - (Rip and Red) by Phil Bildner (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"From the first morning with their odd new teacher fifth grade is full of shocking surprises for best friends Rip and Red"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Fifth grade is one crazy ride in this middle grade novel about two best friends.</b> <p/>Rip and Red are best friends whose fifth-grade year is nothing like what they expected. They have a crazy new tattooed teacher named Mr. Acevedo, who doesn't believe in tests or homework and who likes off-the-wall projects, the more off the better. And guess who's also their new basketball coach? Mr. Acevedo! Easy-going Rip is knocked completely out of his comfort zone. And for Red, who has autism and really needs things to be exactly a certain way, the changes are even more of a struggle. But together these two make a great duo who know how to help each other--and find ways to make a difference--in the classroom and on the court. <p/> With its energetic and authentic story and artwork, <i>A Whole New Ballgame</i> by Phil Bildner is a fresh, fun book about school, sports, and friendship. <p/>"Cartoony illustrations lend energy and personality to the likable cast of characters. A school story with heart." --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <p/>This title has Common Core connections.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Pure fun with a lot of heart." --<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/>"Cartoony illustrations lend energy and personality to the likable cast of characters. A school story with heart." --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <p/>"This warm slice-of-life novel from Bildner engages and entertains." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Phil Bildner</b> is a former New York City public school teacher who lives in Brooklyn. The author of many books, including <i>Rookie of the Year</i>, he travels to over sixty schools a year. <br><b>Tim Probert</b> has illustrated children's books (<i>P</i>i<i>ckle</i>), advertisements, promotional material, and worked in animation production. He lives in New York City.</p>
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