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The Grip
by Marcus Stroman
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Grip is a semi-autobiographical book from Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman about a kid who loves baseball. But it's also a story about a kid who struggles with anxiety in the form of a jeering teammate and "assessments" that will determine his place on the baseball team. Stroman weaves a heartwarming story about a kid who overcomes the struggles of anxiety, learns the importance of mental health, and discovers what it really means to believe in yourself.
This book is best suited for 4th to 7th graders who may struggle with their own kind of anxiety, specifically those who take part in a sport or who are regularly in a competitive atmosphere. The message may be considered a bit simplistic for adults but is perfect for those just discovering the affects of the world around them and how it personally pertains to themselves.
It was very sport-centered and about a soon-to-be middle grade boy, so it wasn't the easiest book for me to personally relate to, hence the four stars, but the message was sound considering its intended audience.
This book is best suited for 4th to 7th graders who may struggle with their own kind of anxiety, specifically those who take part in a sport or who are regularly in a competitive atmosphere. The message may be considered a bit simplistic for adults but is perfect for those just discovering the affects of the world around them and how it personally pertains to themselves.
It was very sport-centered and about a soon-to-be middle grade boy, so it wasn't the easiest book for me to personally relate to, hence the four stars, but the message was sound considering its intended audience.