Books with title Rounding Third, Heading Home!

In this page-turning fiction book, Jacob's Little League team, Morey's Funeral Home, is a perennial loser. They have never finished with a winning record. But this ragtag team of ten-year-olds has a new coach and a positive attitude for opening day. Standing in the way of a championship is the best team in the league—the Bankees. Will Jacob lead his team to a winning season? To beat their nemesis, they will need help from everybody, including Rupa, the team's worst player. Can the underdog, Morey's Funeral Home team, make a mad dash to victory?

Rounding Third is the story of Rob Wardell, a seventeen-year old who feels like he doesn't quite fit in anywhere--not at home, not at school and not on the baseball field. The small, shy boy stays on the high school baseball team only to please his father since he knows he will never get to play. He’s living his life alone until he finds himself drawn into a friendship with the team’s new star pitcher, Josh Schlagel. The two boys hit it off instantly; maybe it's because Josh isn't exactly welcomed by the team either. But as Rob and Josh grow closer and start spending more time together away from the field, Rob realizes that his friend is hiding something. The bruises on Josh's body and his reluctance to let Rob know about certain parts of his life have Rob suspicious. When Josh's secrets are finally revealed and become life threatening, Rob and his family must step up to the plate. Rounding Third is a page turner and I couldn't put it down once I started reading. You find yourself deeply caring for the fate of the characters and moved by their struggle to find themselves and each other. A unique, well written and wonderful novel." -- David Mixner, author of “Stranger Among Friends” “Meyer weaves a brilliant story of jock culture with pertinent social issues of the day and has captured an important time in our country. Set in contemporary rural America, his novel highlights the way American society is changing. His characters will have you cheering and crying in empathy, and his story is sure to interrupt your sleep.” -- Eric Anderson, PhD, author of “Trailblazing” and “In the Game” “From the opening sentence, “Rounding Third” resonates with readers – all will find something to relate to, and learn from, in this compelling and important story.” -- Dan Woog, author of the “Jocks” series "I found myself rooting for these young men, wishing that I could enter the book and save them. Their journey is filled with hope, sorrow, joy--first love was never tackled like this." – Noël Alumit, Lambda Literary Awarding winning author of "Letters to Montgomery Clift"

Rob Wardell is a seventeen-year old who feels like he doesn't quite fit in anywhere--not at home, not at school and not on the baseball field. The small, shy boy stays on the high school baseball team only to please his father since he knows he will never get to play. He's living his life alone until he finds himself drawn into a friendship with the team's new star pitcher, Josh Schlagel. The two boys hit it off instantly; maybe it's because Josh isn't exactly welcomed by the team either. But as Rob and Josh grow closer and start spending more time together away from the field, Rob realizes this his friend is hiding something. The bruises on Josh's body and his reluctance to let Rob know about certain parts of his life have Rob suspicious. When Josh's secrets are finally revealed and become life threatening, Rob and his family must step up to the plate.

Rounding Third and Headed for Home Based on a True StoryAt the age of nine, Ed received a brand-new baseball glove and fell in love with the game of baseball. Ed signed up to play Little League. Each year, he got bigger and better. At the end of each season, an All-Star team was announced. The ceremony was like no other for a young boy. Crowds of people came to see which players would be selected to the team. Ed was confident that this year he would be chosen one of the All Stars. He had waited a long time for this special moment. A very special surprise awaits him if only he is willing to persevere.

At the age of nine, Ed received a brand-new baseball glove and fell in love with the game of baseball. Ed signed up to play Little League. Each year, he got bigger and better. At the end of each season, an All-Star team was announced. The ceremony was like no other for a young boy. Crowds of people came to see which players would be selected to the team. Ed was confident that this year he would be chosen one of the All Stars. He had waited a long time for this special moment. A very special surprise awaits him if only he is willing to persevere.

Rounding Third and Headed for Home Based on a True StoryAt the age of nine, Ed received a brand-new baseball glove and fell in love with the game of baseball. Ed signed up to play Little League. Each year, he got bigger and better. At the end of each season, an All-Star team was announced. The ceremony was like no other for a young boy. Crowds of people came to see which players would be selected to the team. Ed was confident that this year he would be chosen one of the All Stars. He had waited a long time for this special moment. A very special surprise awaits him if only he is willing to persevere.

In this page-turning fiction book, Jacob's Little League team, Morey's Funeral Home, is a perennial loser. They have never finished with a winning record. But this ragtag team of ten-year-olds has a new coach and a positive attitude for opening day. Standing in the way of a championship is the best team in the league—the Bankees. Will Jacob lead his team to a winning season? To beat their nemesis, they will need help from everybody, including Rupa, the team's worst player. Can the underdog, Morey's Funeral Home team, make a mad dash to victory?