The+Big+Field+by+Mike+Lupica  (Steve,+Dan,+and+John)

We think we should be able to read this book for the 4th marking period book club. All of the members in the group follow baseball. We all had to make the transition from Little League to the "Big Field". It is known to be one of the biggest transitions in sports. Since we all had to go through that change it would be nice to see it from another characters prospective. It is also an author that most of us have read from and we like MIke Lupica so it is exciting to read one of his newest pieces of literature.

Week 1:

__Summary:__ In these chapters we are introduced to the main characters. Hutch is a baseball player moving up to the big field. His dad was a shortstop also. His dad eventually got to the pros. Hutch likes playing shortstop and his hero is Derek Jeter. When Darryl comes up to his league he is moved over to second base. Right now he does not mind it.

Questions- 1. Who are the main characters so far in the book? 2. Who is hutch? 3. Who is hutch's favorite baseball player? 4. What does his dad do or did 5.What is hutch's favorite position to play?

Week 2: a/Dan b/ John c/d/ Steve

Summary: In these chapters Hutch is talking to this guy about baseball. Hutch is telling him where he plays, what position he plays, what team he plays for, and who his favorite player is. He also told the man that his dad got to the pros. Hutch is also starting to get mad because Darryl is getting alll of the playing time at Shortstop.

1. Will Hutch eventually crack because he doesn't play? 2. How did Hutch meet this guy and what is his name? 3. What team did Hutch's dad play for? 4. Should Hutch get some playing time?

Week 3: a/Steve b/Dan c/dJohn

Summary: In the first chaper i read we read it says that huch was in the paper. His family was happy but he was not happy that darrel might hate him for taking his pride and glory away from him. This was talked about during many of the next chapters. Some people were happy for him but others were upset and mad that he was in the papers. Hutch tries to apologize but no one will talk to him.

Week4: a-John b-Steve c/d-Dan

Summary: Hutch has been doing very good during the season. He has moves to second base because Daryl took his position. He has been working very hard to get it back and it looks like it might happen. He is in the newspaper during these chapters for being and outstanding player. His dad is very proud of him because he played in the majors and he wants his son to be just as good.

Questions: 1. Who is against hutch after his picture and article in the paper? 2. How does hutches dad feel about his son regarding the newspaper? 3. Who is hutches favorite baseaball player? 4. How does his father have a big effect on his son. 5.How does his baseball team think of hutch.

Week 5: a-Steve b-Dan c/d- John