Praise for Sandlot Summit


"Fishman's playful, well-written and imaginative story end with a life

affirming message and the sweet hope of peace for all nations.  This

patriotic engaging novel will be a home run for readers of all ages."
                                                 —Kirkus Discoveries


"There is a great message of love your country and serve it well.  The
characters are well thought out and the boys and girls talk just like
that--boys and girls.  The book is fun, but at the same time, kids won't
even realize they're getting a quick history lesson.  This book is not
just for baseball fans or history buffs.  It is something that any kid can
enjoy."                                      —Front Street Reviews


"What a game!  This is a funny novel, full of spirit and laughter.  It
doesn't matter whether the reader is a baseball fan or not--the humor
cannot be missed.  The book ends with a concise glossary of terms that
will be a welcomed addition for younger readers.  And the highly de-
tailed full page illustrations are as humorous as the writing."
                                                  —Allbooks Review


"Rick Fishman creates and brings to life a cast of hysterical characters.
From the moment the reader meets Coach Felix Farley and his hand
chosen all-star team, you will find yourself cheering for their success."
                                                  —Muse Book Reviews

"Sandlot Summit is a younger version of Rocky IV’s epic battle between 
Rocky Balboa and Ivan Drago, a surrogate war mixed with the tradition
of a ragtag team against all odds ... moving to a tensely fought game 
that clearly portrays our heroes as the underdogs.  The mix of players
added to the team gives room for the scenes to go in entertaining  
directions. Summit does its job.”
                                                     —BookReview.com

 “This is a cheerful book with the kind of premise that kids will enjoy 
—ordinary heroes saving the world.  And the story's themes of
national honor and baseball are two topics that have been tarnished
in recent times and the book clearly values both.” 
                                                      —ForeWord CLARION Reviews

 “Deftly written, Sandlot Summit is recommended to anyone seeking a 
good laugh, whether or not they are in favor of baseball diplomacy." 
                                                      —The Midwest Book Review


"Kids who enjoy baseball and/or funny stories will love this book.
Sandlot Summit is easy to read and a very funny story."
                                                      —Reader Views Kids
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Author biography

Rick Fishman loves humor—seriously. The Clevelander also
loves baseball and spent over a decade coaching youth teams
in Lyndhurst, Ohio.  Rick promised his bride a big diamond on
her wedding day but, unfortunately, it came with four bases
and a pitcher’s mound. Despite this, Lynn has put up her husband’s
eccentric humor since 1984, the same year that Sandlot Summit
was originally published on a typewriter. The new edition is a
complete rewrite and includes the high energy illustrations of
artist Doug Hoch.

The Fishmans have two adult children, Katie and Kyle. Scarlet
and gray are the colors in this family as Rick and Katie are both
Ohio State Buckeyes, graduating in 1974 and 2007 respectively.
In 1992, Rick earned a spot in the Guinness Book of Records
by painting the world’s largest map on the playground of his
kids’ elementary school. An accountant by trade, he recently
took some time off for a brief but rewarding adventure as a
high school math teacher. There’s a Russian connection here
too.  Rick’s grandparents bid the czar farewell in 1913 and
settled in Canton, Ohio.

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