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In *They Came from Center Field*, a group of children from the local SBD (Summer Baseball Division) are challenged when a crew of extraterrestrials decides to learn baseball. The kids must guide the squarish, curious aliens through the rules, pitches, and antics of America's pastime, turning an ordinary night at the park into an interplanetary spectacle. The story blends playful sports action with imaginative sci‑fi encounters, showing that teamwork—and a willingness to teach—can bring even the most alien of teammates together.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Dan Gutman
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