All Star Fever

Bus Mercer, shortstop for the Peach Steet Mudders, wants desperately to be picked for the county all-star team. But when he breaks his parents’ rules, feelings of guilt affect his game.

By: Matt Christopher

Discovery Questions

Bus Mercer loves baseball. What activity do you love? Write about it. Share your writing with a parent.
Coach Parker told Bus, “A good attitude is as important as a good play. Don’t dwell on something you can’t change – just try harder the next time.” What other character in another story also needed this advice? Use a Venn diagram. How are they like Bus? How are they different? Share your diagram with a parent.
Bus didn’t follow his parents’ rules. When should he have told them the TRUTH? Why? Discuss this with your parent.
Pretend you are Bus. Write a thank-you note to Mr. Crandall. Share your note with a parent.

Discovery Questions are available in English and Spanish in the app.