Wiles, Deborah. The Aurora County All-Stars. Harcourt, Inc., 2007. $16.00. ISBN 978-0-15-206068-8. 237 p. Gr. 5 and up. P8Q8
House Jackson’s elbow has healed and he’s ready to resume his duties as star pitcher and captain of the Aurora County All-Stars, an all boys baseball team that gets to play one game this summer. Unfortunately, the game is scheduled on the same day as the Aurora County bi-centennial celebration. House and his nemesis, Ruby, must figure out a compromise so the game and pageant can both go on.
Verdict: I started this book several times and could not get into it. When I realized it was a part of a series it made sense. I realized I was stepping into the middle of well-established characters’ lives. After I gave up the need to understand the backstories, I found I could enjoy it more. Wiles writes with humor and understanding. This book has received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. I think to understand that star rating, you’ll need to read the others in the series.
October 2016 review by Shelly Jones.
[Editor’s note: This is the third title in the Aurora County trilogy, beginning with Love, Ruby Lavender; then Each Little Bird that Sings; and, finally, The Aurora County All-Stars.]
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