Safe at Home by Sharon Robinson


Safe at Home
Title : Safe at Home
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ISBN : 0439671973
ISBN-10 : 9780439671972
Language : English
Format Type : Hardcover
Number of Pages : 160
Publication : First published January 1, 2006

A high-interest sports novel from the author of Promises to How Jackie Robinson Changed America.

Ten-year-old Elijiah Breeze, a.k.a. Jumper, is having the hardest summer of his life. His father has just died; his mother has moved them from the suburbs to New York City's Harlem area; and he has to spend the summer at baseball camp. Basketball is Jumper's game. He doesn't know anything about baseball, or city life, or how to keep going without his dad. Jumper struggles in his new life, but he's encouraged by the support of his coach and his grandma's wisdom. He finds out it is possible to start over in a new place with new people . . . and still hold on to what's important from his past.

Safe at Home Reviews

  • Krista Stevens

    Rec in Voices from the Middle - "Roadmaps for the Treacherous Journey" by a student.

    Set in Harlem, Jumper has to deal with his dad's unexpected death and a move to his grandmother's house. He finds respite, eventually, in a baseball camp. If I liked baseball more, I would have probably liked this books more, as it was, I just skimmed the baseball parts. Good for lower-level readers - 4-6.

  • Susan

    I found this book in the library's used book sale bin and bought it to donate to my employer's newly renovated library room for the children and teens in our programs. I really liked the story and am even more excited to put it in their collection now that I know that the author is baseball legend Jackie Robinson's daughter!

  • Jamie

    This was a very quick read for me. I think the book will be great for my below grade level boys to read, especially if they like sports. There are tons of examples of figurative language in this book!!!

  • Claire

    The writing was clunky, but this was a solid read for third grade. Strong enough plot, enough action, and clearly drawn kid relationships. I'm glad Ms. Robinson has started writing -- my kids all enjoy these books.

  • Tristan Karaman

    pretty good book which teaches you alot about how hard life can be for some people who are unfortunate and how pursuiving your dream can bring you happiness and help you in life (its about base ball).

  • Barbara

    This book by Jackie Robinson's daughter follows a boy who learns how not to give up when something is hard (baseball) and, with a great coach, learns leadership skills as well. Kept my interest (despite the baseball). Might work for boys' Page Turners club. A little longer than optimal.

  • Terri

    A charming book about a ten your old boy spending the summer in Harlem with his grandmother, forced to be in a baseball camp, a sport he has no talent for while trying to make friends.

  • Micchon

    this for me, was really boring. you have to kinda be INTO the sports stuff to actually like this book.

  • Julia Moncada

    I think that this book is awesome because the boy in the be is cool
    I love this book

  • Ben

    I think that this book is a great historical fiction book but it's not my level.

  • Lauren

    So cute,but i wouldve liked a sequel.
    Cute.

  • Scott Williams

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