1. Pinch Hit Tim Green Published in 2012 fiction Ashlynn M. 5 th period

2.  This story takes place in L.A. California. It’s in the present year. I think it would change the story a lot if it was I a different town, because of the fact that one of the characters is a big time movie star. Setting

3. Characters CharacterPhysical Characteristics Adjectives of Personality Text Evidence /Explanation of Adjectives Character 11. Blonde hair1. Caring1. “There's nothing against me giving you my jersey for your fundraiser.” Sam2. Blue eyes2. Dumb2. “Without her, he was blind, deaf, and dumb.” 3. Hair comes to the middle of his forehead 3. Athletic3. “Sam, you’re the best player out of this whole team!” Character 21. Short hair1. Tough1. “In fact, next time I see that mope, I’m gonna bust him right in the mouth.” Trevor2. Blue eyes2. Spoiled2. “The Dodgers versus the Dodgers with Trevor Goldman.” 3. Blonde hair3. Serious3. “Here we go. Its now or never.”

4.  The conflict in this book is when Trevor and Sam switch places, and almost get caught. (man vs. man) Conflict

5.  A movie star, Trevor Goldman, and a travel team baseball player, Sam Palomaki, find out they are twins. They switch places so Trevor can play baseball and Sam can try to get his fathers script made into a movie. Trevor almost gets caught. They figure out they’re twins, and Sam wants to search for their birthmother, but Trevor is against the idea. Summary of Plot

6.  Theme: Always follow your dream, no matter what people say.  “My teams got to make it into the finals for me to get into USC” page 60  “Writers in the business have to look for the part, and when I sell ‘dark cellar’, well get a house in west gates!” page 6 Theme

7.  The point of view in this novel is third person omnicient. The author can read more than one persons thoughts. Point of View

8.  I think that baseball symbolizes your passion, and to always follow your dream. Symbolism

9.  I recommend to read this book if you are a fan of baseball, acting, or a fan of the movie ‘The Parent Trap’. It’s a great book full of exciting twists and turns on every page. Recommendation