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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018 · Est. 1.5 hour read
Home Safe Home
Written by Jake Maddox
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
A shy player finds joy in baseball with a new teammate's help.
3.8 Goodreads · 4 ratings
91 pages· 12,094 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 660L
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Bookroo's summary
Caleb, a reserved young baseball player, feels stifled under a strict coach. His world shifts when his family hosts Ricky, a vibrant 19-year-old from the Dominican Republic. As Ricky joins a local team, Caleb starts to see the game in a new light. Can Ricky's influence help Caleb break free from his shell and embrace the joy of baseball? Discover how friendship and passion can transform a player's spirit.
From the publisher
Caleb is a young baseball player who’s struggling to come out of his shell on a team run by a no-nonsense coach. When Caleb’s family agrees to host Ricky, a 19-year-old ballplayer from the Dominican Republic, at their home for the summer while he plays on a local independent team, Caleb begins to rediscover the fun side of the game. Will Caleb, with Ricky by his side, find a way to let his colors fly?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 91
- Words
- 12,094
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 660L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.4
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 193331
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2018
- First published
- December 31, 2018
- Publisher
- Capstone Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781496559333
- LCCN
- 2017046974
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