Mr. Putter & Tabby Drop the Ball
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013 · Est. 9 min read

Mr. Putter & Tabby Drop the Ball

Written by Cynthia Rylant · Illustrated by Arthur Howard

Part of the Mr. Putter & Tabby series

Can Mr. Putter's creaky knees and Zeke's antics lead to baseball glory?

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44 pages· 750 words· Est. 9 min read
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Mr. Putter and his cat, Tabby, need a break from their nap-filled days. Enter Mrs. Teaberry and her dog, Zeke, with a baseball team invitation. As Mr. Putter faces the challenge of his creaky knees, Zeke's unpredictable behavior threatens to turn the game into chaos. Will they find triumph on the field, or will their antics change the team forever? Discover the unexpected twists in this heartwarming tale of friendship and fun.

From the publisher

Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, love to take naps – too many naps. What they need is a sport! Luckily Mrs.Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, know of a baseball team they can join. It’s not long before Mr. Putter is ready to play ball, but will his creaky knees cooperate? And can Zeke avoid wreaking havoc on the field? Win or lose, this baseball team will never be the same!

At a glance
Format
Pages
44
Words
750
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
410L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about baseballBooks about catsBooks about dogsBooks about sports and recreation
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.1
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
160812
Publication
Published
November 18, 2014
First published
September 17, 2013
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780544341159

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