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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1965 · Est. 22 min read
Here Comes the Strikeout
Written and illustrated by Leonard Kessler
Part of the I Can Read series
Can Bobby hit a home run with hard work?
4.0 Goodreads · 93 ratings
64 pages· 1,311 words· Est. 22 min read· 380L
Bookroo's summary
Bobby loves everything about baseball, except hitting the ball. Despite his speed and catching skills, he struggles at bat. With guidance from his friend Willy and relentless practice, Bobby faces his biggest challenge yet. Will his determination lead to a home run, or will he strike out? Discover the power of perseverance in this charming tale of a young boy's journey to success on the baseball field.
From the publisher
In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 1,311
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 380L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2
- F&P level
- ~K
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 7573
Publication
- Published
- October 25, 1978
- First published
- January 1, 1965
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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