Rusty’s Grand Slam

About the Book

Rusty’s Grand Slam is a story about five friends who are bullied by Chippie Nipper and his friends. Rusty, the main character, is teased because he is so small. Chippie Nipper and his friends also tease Homer because he wears glasses, Ferret because of her height, Bucky because he has large teeth, and Priscilla because she is eccentric. This very interesting group of characters is determined not to let the negative comments of Chippie Nipper and his friends get them down. As you read Rusty’s Grand Slam you will enjoy discovering how these five friends overcome the negative comments made by Chippie Nipper and his friends.

About the Author

About the Author Angela Denise Harris lives in Danville, Virginia. She earned her BA in Liberal Arts from the University of Richmond. This is her third children’s book. She is also the author of Night Light and Tabby’s Great Adventure. The next book to be released by Harris will be Timmy Tuttle and the Giant Toothbrush. About the Illustrator TraVon DeJarnette attended Tunstall High School where he first became interested in art. After graduation he attended Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC). While attending PHCC, DeJarnette studied graphic arts as well as Art History, Painting, and Drawing. DeJarnette was also an intern for the New College Institute's Summer Intern program where he was chosen by the Virginia Museum of Natural History as their scientific illustrator. He hopes to become an art teacher.