The Sweet Spot by Vickers, Elaine
The Sweet Spot by Vickers, Elaine

The Sweet Spot

A home run of a novel about baseball and belonging, from the acclaimed author of Half Moon...
$22.78 USD
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Author: Elaine Vickers
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Subtotal: $22.78
The Sweet Spot by Vickers, Elaine

The Sweet Spot

$22.78
The Sweet Spot by Vickers, Elaine

The Sweet Spot

$22.78
Author: Elaine Vickers
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
A home run of a novel about baseball and belonging, from the acclaimed author of Half Moon Summer.

Twelve-year-old Trip's summer to-do list has exactly one thing on it: win the local Little League championship. But then Dad unexpectedly deploys overseas just before the season starts. And Sam (short for Samantha) joins the team, which changes more than just the line-up.
Suddenly nothing feels right at home or on the field--the two places he's always belonged.

The season isn't what he imagined, but Trip sticks with it. Until news about Dad leaves him convinced that he has to choose between family and baseball. Feeling more unsure than ever about who he's supposed to be and where he belongs, Trip makes an impossible decision. But what if he doesn't need to choose at all?

Fast-paced and player-focused, The Sweet Spot highlights the challenges of being a passionate athlete and a compassionate person at the same time.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Author: Elaine Vickers
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Published: 05/05/2026
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781682637746
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2026 pg. 95
School Library Journal 03/01/2026 pg. 68
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2026
Publishers Weekly 03/09/2026
Booklist 03/01/2026

About the Author
Elaine Vickers is an award-winning author of picture books, middle grade, and young adult novels that aim to help readers of all ages find connection and belonging, including Half Moon Summer. She grew up in a small town in the Utah desert, where she spent her time reading, exploring, and playing sports--including one season of T-ball. Several years and one PhD later, she found her way back to her hometown, where she now spends her time writing, exploring with her family, and teaching college chemistry.
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