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Coming Up Short
Coming Up Short | Laurie Morrison
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A heartfelt novel about a softball-loving girl coming to terms with her parents humanity after a scandal sends shock waves through her town Beas parents think she can accomplish absolutely anythingand shes determined to prove them right. But at the end of seventh grade, on the same day she makes a gutsy play to send her softball team to the league championships and Xander, the boy she likes, makes it clear that he likes her too, a scandal shakes up her world. Beas dad made a big mistake, taking money that belonged to a client. Hes now suspended from practicing law, and another lawyer spread the news online. To make matters worse, that other lawyer is Xanders dad. Bea doesnt want to be angry with her dad, especially since he feels terrible and is trying to make things right. But she can't face the looks of pity from all her friends, and then she starts missing throws in softball because shes stuck in her own head. The thing she was best at seems to be slipping out of her fingers along with her formerly happy family. She's not sure what's going to be harderlearning to throw again, or forgiving her dad. How can she be the best version of herself when everything she loves is falling apart?
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Daisey
Coming Up Short | Laurie Morrison
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This week I‘ve chosen a couple of books in which softball plays a major part. Both of these are books I‘ve read, but I still need to get hold of copies to add to my class library.

#MiddleGradeMonday #MiddleGrade #GirlsInSports

Karisimo I‘ve read both of these authors but not these titles! Thanks for sharing! 6mo
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Daisey
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This was a great middle grade story about learning to deal with tough things and learning from your own mistakes. It‘s about learning to cope, to communicate, and consider others. It‘s about that point in life when you realize your parents are just people too, and sometimes they make big mistakes. It‘s also very much about softball and love of the game. 🥎

#MiddleGrade #TRS2023 #GirlsInSports #HammockReading

wisherwishinguponastar That looks like the perfect place to enjoy a book! 14mo
Daisey @wisherwishinguponastar My backyard hammock is absolutely my favorite place to read this time of year! 14mo
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GirlNamedJesse
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I really loved that this book looked at topics I haven‘t much come across in middle grade: making mistakes and being okay with not succeeding. The analogy shared for “coming up short” in some areas of our lives is genuinely really helpful to me. I enjoyed seeing Bea work through the process and learn to treat herself and others with grace. Nobody is perfect, but we can give something our all even if the outcome isn‘t guaranteed. ⚾️