The Coach That Never Came
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 176
Published: 1985
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In "The Coach That Never Came" by Patricia Beatty, the story follows a group of young girls in a small town who are eager to play on their own softball team. However, their excitement is dampened when their promised coach fails to show up, leaving them to navigate the challenges of self-organization. As they face obstacles and discrimination, the girls learn to rely on each other, fostering teamwork and resilience. Through their determination and creativity, they not only develop their skills but also challenge societal norms, proving that passion and friendship can overcome adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published in 1985 by HarperCollins .