Home Safe Home
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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.

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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
Themes & topics
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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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