Behind the Plate
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2012 · Est. 45 min read

Behind the Plate

Written by Jake Maddox and Chris Kreie · Illustrated by Sean Tiffany

Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series

A catcher loses his throw. Is family turmoil to blame?

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72 pages· 5,356 words· Est. 45 min read· 510L
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Bookroo's summary

Danny, a talented baseball catcher, faces an unexpected crisis: he can't make simple throws anymore. As his performance falters, he wonders if his parents' divorce is affecting his game. Can he overcome the yips and find his way back to the sport he loves, or will his family troubles keep him from success? Discover the emotional journey of a young athlete caught between the pressures of the field and the turmoil at home.

From the publisher

Danny is a skilled baseball catcher, but suddenly, he can no longer make easy throws. He has a case of the yips. Could his parents’ divorce be behind his problems on the field?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
72
Words
5,356
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
510L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
M
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
152761
Publication
Published
July 1, 2012
First published
August 1, 2012
Publisher
Capstone Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781434240101
LCCN
2011053322

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