One-Handed Catch by MJ Auch

What would it be like to be in sixth grade and have only one hand? Norm tells his own story in this book and we learn a lot about his frustrations and perseverance. Norm also shows us what life is like growing up in 1946. World War ll has ended and no longer is meat or sugar rationed but they still collect the fat to render. Rendering fat? Yikes! There are stories of Scouts Jamborees and trick-or-treating and choosing teams for baseball. Throughout the book we experience Norm's deep desire to play baseball despite his handicap and his best friend's negativism. Even though this story is set in the 1940s, I think there is a lot you can relate to in Norm's life because taking out the garbage and getting all your homework done is still garbage and homework no matter what time in history.  You might even get some hints for a Halloween costume!