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protoman21's review against another edition
5.0
So good! I used to read a lot of baseball books as a kid, but this one is so much deeper. Norm's struggle to adapt to living life without his left hand is truly inspirational, especially considering that his story is loosely based on the author's husbands real life experience. I can't wait to recommend this book to kids at my library!
leahegood's review against another edition
4.0
When Norm looses his hand to a meat grinder, he finds that everyday life has changed. Getting dressed and tying his shoes are nearly insurmountable feats. His mother becomes a drill sergeant and his father can't seem to bear the sight of him. But Norm learns he can live normally, and determines he'll be a top-notch baseball player too.
librariann's review against another edition
3.0
Ages 8+
I wouldn't have picked it up if it weren't on this year's Caudill list, but was surprised by a sweet nostalgic story of a boy who loses his hand in an accident in the 1940's and how he teaches himself to play baseball.
I wouldn't have picked it up if it weren't on this year's Caudill list, but was surprised by a sweet nostalgic story of a boy who loses his hand in an accident in the 1940's and how he teaches himself to play baseball.
erinchekal's review
5.0
This was delightful book. It takes place just after world war two. It falls under historical fiction, sports fiction as well as being about a kid over coming obstacles. There is a nice humor and just an all around good book.
mon_ique's review against another edition
5.0
Review to come later....
Powerful! I liked how instead of screaming and running around in a panic, most everyone was calm and collective. That didn't diminish the worry though. I really enjoed it!
Powerful! I liked how instead of screaming and running around in a panic, most everyone was calm and collective. That didn't diminish the worry though. I really enjoed it!
mkbaker526's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book! It shoes how norm recovers from losing one of his hands! It was cute read but dont do this book for a school outline. Well I guess you could(its pretty easy)I reccomend it to anyone who likes baseball and a little historical fiction
debnanceatreaderbuzz's review against another edition
4.0
My seventh Bluebonnet and my seventh book of realistic fiction, with sad, sad characters living sad, sad lives. I thought Bluebonnets were supposed to be a nice cross-section of genres….
One-Handed Catch is my favorite Bluebonnet, nevertheless. Norm wants to be either an artist or a baseball player, but his hopes are dashed when he cuts off his hand in a meat-grinder accident. Norm’s mother doesn’t let his handicap serve as a crutch, however, and Norm learns to do everything he once did easily with two hands using his one hand.
Norm struggled not only with relearning tasks, but he also had to deal with people’s stares and rude comments. I liked Norm’s gumption. A good story.
One-Handed Catch is my favorite Bluebonnet, nevertheless. Norm wants to be either an artist or a baseball player, but his hopes are dashed when he cuts off his hand in a meat-grinder accident. Norm’s mother doesn’t let his handicap serve as a crutch, however, and Norm learns to do everything he once did easily with two hands using his one hand.
Norm struggled not only with relearning tasks, but he also had to deal with people’s stares and rude comments. I liked Norm’s gumption. A good story.
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