The Rhino in Right Field

by Stacy DeKeyser

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In 1948, Nikko Spirakis, twelve, loves baseball but must get past his hard-working immigrant parents--and the rhino in the outfield--to become a batboy for the local minor league team.

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This is a cute story with a sports theme. Nick is an affable, gee-whiz kind of protagonist. I liked the charming nostalgia of the time setting, the family and school pal dynamics. It also has a gentle humor that both boys and girls should enjoy. (

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Iowa Children's Choice Award (Nominee – 2021)

Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee – Grades 3-5 – 2021)

Maud Hart Lovelace Award (Nominee – Division I - Grades 3-5 – 2022)

Rhode Island Children's Book Award (Nominee – 2020)

Texas Bluebonnet Award (Nominee – 2020)

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The Best Children's Books of the Year (2019)

Great Reads from Great Places (Wisconsin – 2019)

Kansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Book (Intermediate – 2019)

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In 1948, Nikko Spirakis, twelve, loves baseball but must get past his hard-working immigrant parents--and the rhino in the outfield--to become a batboy for the local minor league team.

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