Written by Patricia MacLachlan
Painting the Game is a cute story of an eleven year old girl who wants to be a pitcher just like her Dad. She’s afraid she won’t be as good as him, but she decides she’s going to spend extra time working on it. She has a loving family and some great friends that support her. The story is told from Lucy’s perspective and it is an accessible read for young readers starting to read chapter books. This book could be added to a display of books about sports. With a girl as a main character in a sports book, it could fill a need in a library for girls who like books about sports.
Reviewed by Merri Rygg, Librarian, Truman Elementary
Review shared in July 2024
Rating: ★★★★✩ (4 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 3-5
Painting the Game
Written by Patricia MacLachlan
Margaret K. McElderry Books
134 pages
Release Date: April 16, 2024
ISBN: 9781534499942
An Advance Reader’s Copy was provided by the publisher via Follett Library Services.
