The+Big+Field

The Big Field Theme: loyalty Thematic Statement: Realizing how lucky you are can make you help anybody not as fortunate. Title: The Big Field Author: Mike Lupica Setting: A small town in southern Florida Point of view: First Person

__Hutch Hutchinson__: A determined 13-year old boy that plays baseball and hates everything around himself, but he notices how lucky he is.

__Cody__: Hutch's best friend. An Always encourager.

__Darryl__: An amazing baseball player that has no dad. He is the one that lets Hutch realize how blessed he is.

Hutch is going through a tough time, but still manages to help his team in time of need.

Hutch plays baseball every day even though he is having a tough time. He also notices how lucky he is when he notices that Darryl,his teamate, is dadless.

Hutch gives his all, not letting his personal life effect his baseball life.

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