Challenge at Second Base
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1962 · Est. 2 hour read

Challenge at Second Base

By Matt Christopher

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

A mysterious note urges Stan to face his baseball rival. Will he rise to the challenge?

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111 pages· 13,067 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Stan Martin dreams of playing second base, but rival Gary Newman stands in his way. Tempted to quit after setbacks, Stan receives a mysterious note urging him to persevere. As he confronts his fears and the challenge at second base, will Stan find the courage to follow his passion, or will he walk away like his brother did? The stakes are high, and the game is on. Can Stan overcome the odds and prove himself on the field?

From the publisher

Stan Martin’s chances of playing second base seem next to zero at the start of the season. His rival for the position, Gary Newman, looks tough to beat. Stan loves baseball - maybe even more than his brother, Phil, who played pro ball until quitting suddenly the year before - but after experienceing a few setbacks, Stan is tempted to quit too. Then Stan receives a mysterious note telling him to stick it out - and soon Stan find himself face-to-face with the challenge at second base.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
111
Words
13,067
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
600L
Themes & topics
Books about baseballBooks about perseveranceBooks about sports and recreationBooks about social themesBooks about middle school
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~O
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
11407
Publication
Published
April 1, 1992
First published
January 1, 1962
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316142496

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