Praise for Soar : 'Jeremiah''s voice is perfect: plucky, vulnerable, pragmatic, smart, and immensely endearing. Readers will feel that Jeremiah's victories are well earned and deserved.' Publishers Weekly

An outstanding, tender exploration of courage and the true nature of heroism and, for good measure, a fine homage to America's game, as well.' Kirkus ,starred review 'Bauer's latest feel-good novel is distinguished by a largehearted warmth, its able characterizations, a page-turning plot, and winning humor.' Booklist ,starred review 'Jeremiah's enthusiasm for baseball is infectious, and he plays a major role in rebuilding and coaching a team at the middle school while lifting the sagging spirits of community members. Bauer masterfully manages the various plotlines. Praise for Soar - 'Jeremiah's voice is perfect- plucky, vulnerable, pragmatic, smart, and immensely endearing. Full of humor, heart, and baseball lore, Soar is Joan Bauer at her best. It's up to Jeremiah and his can-do spirit to get the town - and the team - back in the game. But Jeremiah finds the town caught up in a scandal and about ready to give up on baseball. Hillcrest, where Jeremiah and his father Walt have just moved, is a town known for its championship baseball team.

So when he's told he can't play baseball following an operation on his heart, Jeremiah decides he'll do the next best thing and become a coach. He really loves baseball and he knows just about everything there is to know about his favorite sport. Jeremiah is the world's biggest baseball fan.

Soar by joan bauer