
Walk-Off
Derek Jeter(Author)
Paul Mantell(Co-Author)
Paula Wiseman Books (Publisher)
Published on 18. April 2023
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-1-6659-3121-2 (ISBN)
Description
In the tenth book in the New York Times bestselling middle grade series inspired by the life of iconic New York Yankee Derek Jeter, young Derek and his friends persevere through everyday challenges.
Derek Jeter dreams of being the shortstop for the New York Yankees. He even imagines himself in the World Series. So Derek makes his case to be shortstop, but realizes winning is hard.
With his dad, Derek works hard practicing and makes sure he keeps a clear mind and stays focused. Coach Russell reminds him to work hard and get the small things right and the big things will follow. Derek discovers hard work is the only way to success and only he can make his dreams come true.
Derek Jeter dreams of being the shortstop for the New York Yankees. He even imagines himself in the World Series. So Derek makes his case to be shortstop, but realizes winning is hard.
With his dad, Derek works hard practicing and makes sure he keeps a clear mind and stays focused. Coach Russell reminds him to work hard and get the small things right and the big things will follow. Derek discovers hard work is the only way to success and only he can make his dreams come true.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
f-c jacket; emboss
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
318 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6659-3121-2 (9781665931212)
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Persons
Derek Jeter is a fourteen-time All-Star and five-time World Series winner who played for one team-the storied New York Yankees-for all twenty seasons of his major league career. His grace and class on and off the field have made him an icon and role model far beyond the world of baseball.
Paul Mantell is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including books in the Hardy Boys and Matt Christopher series.
Paul Mantell is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including books in the Hardy Boys and Matt Christopher series.