Books like New kid by Tim Green
After a turbulent home life, Tommy Rust, a young teenager on the run with his father, enrolls in a new school that feels alien and intimidating. Facing the challenges of moving, bullying, and low self‑esteem, he discovers camaraderie and purpose on the baseball field when a compassionate coach invites him to join the team.
Through Tommy’s eyes, the story explores the complexities of adolescence, the importance of supportive relationships, and how sports can provide structure and hope for a kid in transition.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Tim Green
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