Howdy! Hows the week been going?Mine’s been kind of crazy. I had finals on Monday, and an unplanned roadtrip yesterday (more on that Friday), so I kind of spaced reading a book until last night. Oops!
But, I’m glad I had a chance to read through Under the Baseball Moon by John H. Ritter. The book is told from Andy Ramos’s point of view, and is one of those fun, off-kilter a little bit kind of books. Andy is a skateboarding trumpet player, who was aspirations of being the next big musical sensation. Enter Glory Martinez, the crazy girl he used to know in grade school, who moved away for a couple years and is now a drop-dead gorgeous softball pitcher. These plot elements seem normal enough, but then the twist happens. Andy likes to give some movement to his music, so he played a few rifts while she pitched, and they both found they were better than before. Glory pitched like crazy, and Andy had never played with more soul. People started to notice, and there are plenty of opportunities for Glory to shine on the diamond, and Andy to shine with his stellar notes. But, what is the deal with the mysterious man in black who says he can make all of Andy’s dreams come true, and the fortune teller who has some odd things to say?
Under the Baseball Moon hits on what makes a great performer, what causes you to do better, and what you're willing to give up or not give up for your dreams. The book also has plenty of fun describing fantastic softball plays, intricate musical accompaniments, and there are even chords for the songs in the back of the book. If you are looking for a slightly different story, this one can be quite a bit of fun. Of course some elements of the plot, like the romance that develops between Glory and Andy, aren't exactly new, but they are still enjoyable to read.
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