No Cream Puffs No Cream Puffs (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
Madison is a phenomenal baseball player. Her fielding is good and her pitching and hitting are unbelievable. When her brother (and coach) convinces her to play in their hometown's baseball league, her troubles begin. It's the late 1970s and teams have just started allowing girls to play, but that doesn't mean they have to like it. Some of her teammates are pretty unhappy about it, especially Randy, the team's other pitcher who's not quite as good as Madison. The stress on the field begins to grow as more and more spectators show up to watch the girl who's making the headlines.This is a perfect book for readers with the end-of-winter blues. Summer, baseball, swimming in the lake, bike riding--it's all here. And Madison is a great character. She loves the sport but can't stand all the attention she's getting. First it's just the locals: the boys call her a tomboy, and the girls ignore her because she doesn't fit in with their crowd. Then the scope widens when she's interviewed by a local reporter and a TV station in Chicago gets wind of her amazing skills. To make matters worse, she's had a massive fight with her best friend so she has no one to confide in when the baseball drama gets to be too much. Can't everyone just let her play ball? I REALLY liked this book. Well, first I just want to say, all girls dont have to be girly girls, they can choose if they can be anything. You dont even have to like girly stuff. I dont even like girly stuff. Its too iffy. Well, I really like this book because its really detailed with her life and school, and I can really picture this book in my head. This book also sends a message as well. I really like it, yeah, I really liked this book. Stay in school.
What do You think about No Cream Puffs No Cream Puffs (2009)?
I thought this book was pretty funny.The girl is very brave to go with a team of all boys.
—Defazio
This book was AMAZING! It was so unique. Even I could relate to it in some ways. C. P.
—halle
That girls can play baseball. Somethimes friends are not nice
—FierceLove7
Too bad, Ms. Karen Day! I just ate three cream puffs! Ha!
—brittney623
