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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1997 · Est. 3 hour read
At the Plate with... Ken Griffey Jr.
Part of the On the Field With . . . series
A baseball prodigy aims to lead his hometown team to World Series glory. Can he succeed?
4.1/5 Goodreads · 57 ratings
144 pages· 22,674 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Ken Griffey Jr., with baseball in his veins, rises from Yankee Stadium's shadows to high school stardom. As a Seattle Mariners icon, he transforms the team into division champs. Now, with his legendary skills and infectious smile, he joins the Cincinnati Reds, his hometown team, with dreams of World Series triumph. Will his passion and talent lead them to victory, or will the weight of expectations prove too great? Discover the journey of a baseball legend determined to fulfill his destiny.
From the publisher
Ken Griffey Jr., son of former pro ball player Ken Griffey Sr., has baseball in his blood. From his early years hanging out at Yankee Stadium with his father through his high school days as a baseball star, Ken Jr. was destined to bring greatness to whatever team he played for. And as a member of the Seattle Mariners since 1989, he has fulfilled his destiny by helping shape his team into division champs. But what fans love best is that through it all, Ken Griffey Jr. has worn his famous smile–the smile that says “I love baseball!”
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 144
- Words
- 22,674
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 940L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.6
- F&P level
- ~V
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 35577
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 1997
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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