Baseball Blowup
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2023 · Est. 49 min read

Baseball Blowup

Written by Jake Maddox and Elliott Smith · Illustrated by Eva Morales

Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series

A young pitcher must regain his team's trust with a secret pitch.

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64 pages· 5,811 words· Est. 49 min read· 630L
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Bookroo's summary

Malcolm, a baseball-loving science enthusiast, faces a dilemma when his homemade glove oil angers his teammates. To win back their trust, he devises a secret pitch using his scientific skills. As the game approaches, Malcolm must prove whether his innovative pitch is a triumph or another misstep. Can he balance his love for science with his passion for baseball and lead his team to victory? Discover the outcome in this engaging chapter book.

From the publisher

Malcolm loves two things–baseball and science. He’s always studying the stats and coming up with ideas to help his team gain an advantage over the competition. But when Malcolm’s homemade glove oil causes a major blowup with his teammates, he must find a way to win back their trust. Leaning into science and statistics, he decides to try a new type of pitch to keep batters off balance during his next start. Will Malcolm’s secret pitch prove to be a game winner or just another failed experiment? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read chapter book by Jake Maddox!

At a glance
Format
Pages
64
Words
5,811
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
630L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
520463
Publication
Published
January 1, 2023
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781669007234
LCCN
2022024826

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