Bat Boy

by Mel Cebulash, Duane Krych (Illustrator)

The eighth-grade boys invite the new boy to join their baseball team, although he is very short.

69 pages, Library Binding

First published July 1, 1992

About the author

Mel Cebulash grew up in Union City, NJ where he developed his athletic skills in schoolyard games. Rather than pursue a career in sports, he chose to write about them. Many of his published works, both fiction and non-fiction, reflect his life-long fascination with sports and his special interest in writing for young people.

Reviews

[Scott · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book teaches children that no matter what disability stands in your way, you can always sue the school for inclusion, but you'll still never be any good at anything.

[Chris · Rating 2 out of 5]

No, I don't care. Midget is still a "bad word."