G’ma invited Scoob to road trip with her, and he was anxious to get away, despite having been grounded by his father, James Robert Lamar, Jr. The novel sections off portions with different “Routes” which are represented by “Chapters” in this guide.Ĭontent Warnings: This novel discusses instances of racism and violence and includes the death of a loved one.Ĭlean Getaway opens with William “Scoob” Lamar and his grandmother, G’ma, on the road in an RV that G’ma just purchased after selling her home. Giveaway is US only and closes next Monday, September 20.This study guide refers to the 2020 version of Clean Getaway published by Crown Books for Young Readers. With engaging sports scenes and a diverse cast of characters, this story shines a light on the history of Black men in sports and how we can honor that legacy.
Fans of Clean Getaway will enjoy this companion title focused on Scoob’s crush Shenice. Overall: Fast Pitchįast Pitch is a fast-paced, poignant sports mystery about family, racism, and community. I really enjoyed the way Shenice handles the mystery and how fairly realistic the resolution is. Although in and out of lucidity, he is able to share a family story with Shenice and ask her help to clear his brother’s name. The heart of the story, though, is Shenice’s attempt at solving the family mystery after her encounter with her great-uncle Jack.
They face a degree of racism and prejudice at some games and the author portrays those unflinchingly. I loved getting to know a couple of the girls well and enjoyed seeing them compete with several mostly-white teams. Shenice also has a great group of girlfriends and the team has a friendly dynamic. The family has a long history of playing sports and they’re understandably proud of Shenice’s love for the game. Shenice’s father is disabled after a game injury and he has to move around with a cane. Like Clean Getaway, this is a fast-paced story and Shenice is sharp girl who excels at her sport and takes her role as captain seriously. And now, Shenice is the only one who can clear his name. Shenice and her team are preparing to win the Fastpitch World Series, when she discovers that a crime her great-grand father was accused of - which cost him his reputation and place in the Negro leagues - may have actually been a set-up all along. Summary: Fast Pitchįast Pitch is a companion title to Nic Stone’s Clean Getaway, which I really enjoyed! It stars Scoob’s crush Shenice, an U12 softball team captain whose concentration is shot when she stumbles upon a decades-long family mystery.
Penguin Random House is giving away a copy of Nic Stone’s Fast Pitch to one reader.
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