Force Out - by Tim Green (Paperback)

About the Book

Original publication and copyright date: 2013.

Book Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author Tim Green hits it out of the park with this action-packed baseball novel about some friendly competition. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica.

Joey and Zach have been best friends since forever. As two of the best players in their baseball league, they've always dreamed of playing together on the Center State select team, and they will do anything to help each other get there.

So when Zach is forced to go on an extra-credit field trip that could ruin his chances of being picked for the all-star team, Joey comes up with a risky plan to bail him out. As long as no one finds out what they did, all will be fine. Then the unthinkable happens: They learn there's only one spot left on the team. Suddenly Joey and Zach go from being best friends to fierce rivals, and Joey must figure out his next move. He has two options: play the biggest game of his life or use their secret to force Zach out. But is Joey really willing to put everything on the line to win?

From the Back Cover

When two friends compete, one of them will be forced out.

Joey and Zach have always been best friends. They're also two of the best baseball players in their league, and shoo-ins for the all-star team at the end of the season. Their dream is to play together on the Center State select team, and they will do anything to help each other get there.

So when Zach is forced to go on an extra-credit field trip that would make him miss the championship game, Joey comes up with a risky plan to bail him out. Everything should be fine--as long as no one finds out what they did.

Then the unthinkable happens: The boys learn there's only one open spot on the select team. In this tense, action-packed story, former NFL defensive end Tim Green brings us the kids who will push themselves to the limit to compete--even if it means putting everything on the line.

Review Quotes

Praise for BASEBALL GREAT: "Narration filled with crisp dialogue brings immediacy to Josh's painful practice sessions, the excitement of his games, and his confusion at the flux of middle-school dynamics." - Kirkus Reviews on Baseball Great, a New York Times bestseller
"The baseball action is both exciting and laced with savvy tips about playing, coaching, and showing team spirit." - ALA Booklist on Best of the Best, a New York Times bestseller
Cheers for Tim Green - Adult Leadership
"The realistic portrayal of friendship lost and later restored, and the abundant baseball action guarantee that this book will find wide appeal among Green's many fans." - School Library Journal
"An engrossing, tightly knit tale." - ALA Booklist