The Pinballs

From Newbery-winning author Betsy Byars comes a story full of poignancy, perception, and humor (The Chicago Tribune), about three foster kids who learn what it takes to make a family. This chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 7 to 9 who are reading independently. It's a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.

You can't always decide where life will take you--especially when you're a kid.

Carlie knows she's got no say in what happens to her. Stuck in a foster home with two other kids, Harvey and Thomas J, she's just a pinball being bounced from bumper to bumper. As soon as you get settled, somebody puts another coin in the machine and off you go again.

But against her will and her better judgment, Carlie and the boys become friends. And all three of them start to see that they can take control of their own lives.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 08/10/2004
ISBN: 9780064401982
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 7.68h x 5.22w x 0.32d
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Winner

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 06/12/1987
Publishers Weekly 01/04/1993

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 242 / Pinballs
Reading Level: 3.8 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 3