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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 8–12 · 2016 · Est. 37 min read
Comeback Catcher
By Jake Maddox, Berenice Muniz (Illustrator)
Part of the Jake Maddox Graphic Novels series
A backup catcher must face his fears when thrust into the spotlight.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 65 ratings
72 pages· 3,292 words· Est. 37 min read
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Bookroo's summary
Eddie Jackson, a backup catcher, dreads batting due to past failures. When an injury forces him to step up, he must confront his nerves or risk another humiliating strikeout. Can Eddie overcome his fears and prove himself on the field, or will he crumble under pressure? This gripping sports tale, told in a vibrant comic format, captures the tension and triumphs of young athletes facing their greatest challenges.
From the publisher
Eddie Jackson loves playing catcher. But when he’s batting and in the spotlight, he’s a wreck. After an embarrassing strike out last summer, he thought he’d be done with baseball for good. Now he’s back in the game as a backup catcher. When an injury forces him to step up to the plate, will Eddie be able to overcome his nerves, or is it going to be another swing and a miss? Combining a high-stakes sports story with a dynamic full-color comic format, this Jake Maddox Graphic Novel is sure to be a win for young athletes and struggling readers alike.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 72
- Words
- 3,292
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- GN530L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.8
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 187268
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2017
- First published
- December 31, 2016
- Publisher
- Capstone Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781496537041
- LCCN
- 2016039614
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