46 pages • 1 hour read
Phil BildnerA High Five for Glenn Burke
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In A High Five for Glenn Burke by Phil Bildner, sixth-grade baseball enthusiast Silas Wade grapples with his sexual identity while trying to find acceptance among his teammates. Inspired by Glenn Burke, the first openly gay Major League Baseball player, Silas navigates the challenges of coming out, maintaining friendships, and confronting discrimination within the sports community. This book contains discussions of anti-gay bias and discrimination.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Phil Bildner's A High Five for Glenn Burke presents a heartfelt, inspirational story about embracing one's true self through baseball. Reviews praise its blend of sports and LGBTQ+ themes, remarking on its accessibility for young readers. Criticisms focus on occasionally simplistic character development. Overall, it is celebrated for promoting inclusion and courage.
Who Should Read A High Five for Glenn Burke?
A reader who would enjoy A High Five for Glenn Burke by Phil Bildner is likely a middle-grade student interested in baseball, LGBTQ+ themes, and coming-of-age stories. Fans of novels like The Crossover by Kwame Alexander and George by Alex Gino will find this book particularly engaging.
RecommendedReading Age
9-12yearsLexile Level
690LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Children's Literature
LGBTQ
Sports
Relationships
Emotions/Behavior: Fear
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Life/Time: Coming of Age