Me, Mop, and the Moondance Kid
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1988

Me, Mop, and the Moondance Kid

Written by Walter Dean Myers

Three orphans join a baseball team, hoping it leads to a new family.

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160 pages· 640L
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Bookroo's summary

T.J., Moondance, and Mop are three orphans facing an uncertain future. With the orphanage closing, Mop dreams of being adopted by the Elks' coach if she can impress him as their catcher. As T.J. and Moondance settle into their new family, Mop's determination to find her own grows. Will her skills on the field be enough to secure a home, or will she be left behind? Join this heartwarming journey of friendship, dreams, and the quest for belonging in a world where teamwork might just change everything.

From the publisher

“Myers combines wit, sensitivity and insight to create this funny, fast-paced story about three orphaned children and the Elks, a Little League baseball team….Myers’ keen sense of humor, quick, natural dialogue and irresistible protagonists make this novel a winner.”– “Publishers Weekly.”An ALA Notable Children’s Book.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
640L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~P
AR points
5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
674
Publication
Published
December 2, 1990
First published
January 1, 1988
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780440403968

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