Walk-Off
Published on 18. April 2023
176 pages
978-1-6659-3123-6 (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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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.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Dedication
- A Note About the Text
- Chapter One: New Beginnings
- Chapter Two: All Shook Up
- Chapter Three: The Next Level
- Chapter Four: Big League, Little League
- Chapter Five: Fantasy and Reality
- Chapter Six: Losing the Groove
- Chapter Seven: Hooked?
- Chapter Eight: The Lions' Den
- Chapter Nine: Houses and the Haunted
- Chapter Ten: Fighting through It
- Chapter Eleven: Doing the Work
- Chapter Twelve: Doubleheader!
- Chapter Thirteen: Close to Home
- Chapter Fourteen: The Road to Redemption
- Chapter Fifteen: The Main Event
- Chapter Sixteen: Facing the Music
- About the Authors
- Copyright
