Catching the Moon by Crystal Hubbard Illustrated by Randy DuBurke
Overview: Marcenia loves baseball, but her parents, peers and coach didn't believe she belonged on the field because she was a girl. She continued to play baseball and soon earned her respect on the field and a place in baseball camp.
Target Audience: Children who enjoy sports or need inspiration to conquer their dreams.
Reading Level:
Age Range 6-10 years
Lexile Measure AD760L
Overall Rating 31/32:
- I rated the book 4/4 in theme/storyline because it tells a beautiful story about a young girl, it flows nice and builds to a natural climax.
-I rated the book 3/4 in critical thinking because it doesn't leave much room for students to think critically, it is a bit predictable and lays everything out for the reader.
-The book has awesome illustrations that depict the race of the characters accurately which is why I rated it 4/4 in illustrations.
Literary Elements:
-Conflict
-Resolution
-Setting
Hubbard, C., & DuBurke, R. (2005). Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream. New York, NY: Lee & Low Books.
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