Harris Hawk and the Golden Golf Ball


Children - Picture Book
44 Pages
Reviewed on 05/02/2023
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Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite

Ross loves football. Even at nine years of age, he’s very good at the game. When the season ends, his parents enroll Ross in golf lessons. He struggles at first but keeps working to learn the game, the rules, and the terms. When he finds a golden golf ball with the inscription Harris Hawk, Ross believes he’s found his lucky charm. He uses the golden golf ball in practice and tournaments and quickly excels at the game. But, on the day of the big tournament, Ross can’t find his lucky charm; the golden golf ball has disappeared. Will Ross be able to perform well at the game without his lucky charm? Find out in Harris Hawk and the Golden Golf Ball by Carmen Harris and Ross Harris.

Carmen Harris and Ross Harris’s picture book, Harris Hawk and the Golden Golf Ball, is an engaging tale about a young boy’s introduction to golfing. But it’s more than that; it’s also a story about building confidence and self-esteem and being the best you can be at any assignment. The plot follows Ross’s introduction to golf and his determination to excel. Told in the first person narrative, from Ross’s point of view and using simple language so young readers can easily follow along, the story is a journey from discovery and education to success and determination. The authors include golfing terms which Ross clearly explains as part of his story. The bright, bold, and colorful illustrations help move the story along. At the book's end is a helpful glossary of golf words and some golfing tips from the pros. This interesting and educational read will inspire young people to try golfing, either for pleasure or for competition.

Jennifer Ibiam

Nine-year-old Harris thinks football is the best sport in the world and has excelled at it. He also practices playing golf during the off-season and discovers it is a challenging sport. But he continues until it becomes his favorite sport. While playing, a hawk flies over his head and drops a golden golf ball engraved with the name, Harris Hawk. He starts practicing with the gold golf ball and becomes so good that he is ready to enter a competition. On Harris’ biggest game day, his lucky golden ball goes missing. Can he win without it? Find out in Harris Hawk and the Golden Golf Ball by Carmen Harris and Ross Harris.

Harris Hawk and the Golden Golf Ball by Carmen Harris and Ross Harris is a beautiful, fun, and educational picture book. It is illustrated by QBN Studios and is appropriate for children under five. It has fantastic pictures and a simple storyline filled with nuggets. Sometimes we’re stars in our immediate environment, but fear shows us to the world. We prepare well but feel inadequate after watching competitors do the same thing effortlessly. Children will learn that it’s not how long, but how well. Showing up, giving your best, and showing out is also a win. Also, dedication, practice, grit, character, and confidence will get us everywhere. I also loved the guide to playing golf with Mr. Black at the end of this tale.

Pikasho Deka

Playing any form of sport nurtures self-belief and confidence in one's abilities. Harris Hawk and the Golden Golf Ball is a short story by Carmen Harris and Ross Harris that follows a nine-year-old sports enthusiast named Ross Harris. Ross is a phenomenal football player. One day his parents take Ross to a golf driving range, encouraging him to try his hand at golf. After struggling initially, Ross receives a few pointers from golf legend James Black and begins to practice with even more intensity. During one such practice session, he stumbles upon a golden golf ball with his name inscribed on it. Finding inspiration, Ross improves significantly, making his mark in tournaments, leading his coach to include him on the All-Star team. But after he loses his golden golf ball, will Ross still be able to perform?

Harris Hawk and the Golden Golf Ball is a children's picture book that showcases the importance of self-belief, hard work, and determination. Carmen and Ross Harris tell an engaging story about a young football prodigy who has to learn and adapt to a new sport while trying to maintain his high standards. With some eye-catching illustrations and the guest appearance of a golf legend who gives some valuable golfing lessons, every page of this book is captivating and fun to read. Ross is someone children will relate to. This is the kind of book that helps children develop an interest in sports and is highly recommended.