Book Creators

Upcoming Events

  • None

Recent Blog Posts

These are the most recent 10 blog posts about Thumb on a Diamond in JacketFlap's Children's Publishing Blog Reader

Loading...

Book Awards

Editorial Reviews

Editions

JacketFlap Sponsors

Spread the word about books.
Put this Widget on your blog!
  • Powered by JacketFlap.com

Are you a book Publisher?
Learn about Widgets now!

Thumb on a Diamond

Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 9 Ratings and 1 Reviews

Book Description
Leon (now known by his new nickname, Thumb) and his best friend Susan love their tiny, remote fishing village of New Auckland. Wedged between the sea and the mountains, it is beautiful, peaceful - and getting a little boring. So Thumb and Susan come up with an ingenious plan to form a baseball team, win the regional title, and qualify to be sent to the provincial championships in Vancouver, court... More
Book Information
PublisherGroundwood Books
BindingHardcover (6 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages128
ISBN-100888996292
ISBN-13978-0888996299
Publication Date02/21/2006
Read the First Chapter of Thumb on a Diamond for Free
The Creators
About Ken Roberts (Author) : Ken Roberts is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Ken Roberts include Thumb on a Diamond, Degrassi Junior High: Stephanie Kaye, Spike: Degra... more
View Ken Roberts' profile

Picture
About Leanne Franson (Illustrator) : Leanne Franson was born and raised on the Canadian Prairies, and moved to Montreal to go to Concordia University where she completed a BFA. After a brief stint in ceramics at Banff School of Fine Arts... more
View Leanne Franson's profile
Videos
You must be a member of JacketFlap to add a video to this page. Please Log In or Register.
Reader Comments

Log In or Register to leave a comment about this book.

Amazon US Reviews
Write a review on Amazon.com for this book
Amazon UK Reviews
Write a review on Amazon.co.uk for this book
Barnes & Noble Reviews
Write a review on Barnes & Noble for this book
Goodreads Reviews
Write a review on Goodreads for this book