Out at Second
Sale price
$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2011 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Out at Second

By Matt Christopher

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

A promise tests Manny's loyalty as his friend's health hangs in the balance.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 52 ratings
144 pages· 17,011 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
$6.99Save 4%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Manny Griffin faces a tough choice when a wild throw injures his friend Stu Fletcher just before the playoffs. As Stu's behavior changes, Manny must decide whether to break his promise of silence to protect his friend or risk Stu's safety for the sake of loyalty. With the team's success on the line, Manny's decision could alter everything. Will he choose friendship or the game?

From the publisher

Should Manny keep his promise-even if it puts his friend in danger? When the Grizzlies’ first basemen is sidelined two days before the playoffs, catcher Manny Griffin and second baseman Stu Fletcher take it upon themselves to help his replacement become a better player. The three practice together and all is going well-until a wild throw hits Stu right in the head! Manny gives his word to keep quiet, but a few days later, Stu starts acting funny. Now Manny faces a difficult decision: should he break his promise and let Stu and the team down… or keep silent and hope that he’s not putting Stu in danger?Matt Christopher is the name young readers turn to when they’re looking for fast-paced, action packed sports novels.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Words
17,011
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
700L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about baseballBooks about competitionBooks about sports and recreationBooks about health and daily living
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
The author

More from Matt Christopher

Explore Matt's bookshelf
Play Ball!
Series
Sale price
$1499

Play Ball!

Ages 8–12 · 2013

On the Court with... Michael Jordan

Ages 8–12 · 1996

The Hit-Away Kid

Ages 7–9 · 1988
Sale price
$899

Heads Up

Ages 6–9 · 1998
The series

The Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

See the whole series

The Lucky Baseball Bat

Ages 7–9 · 1954

Baseball Pals

Ages 8–12 · 1956
Sale price
$795

Little Lefty

Ages 8–12 · 1959
Sale price
$999

Touchdown for Tommy

Ages 8–12 · 1959
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books

Trapped in a Video Game

Ages 8–10 · 2016

How to Eat Fried Worms

Ages 7–10 · 1973

Skinnybones

Ages 8–10 · 1982

A Boy Called Bat

Ages 6–10 · 2017

Stuart Little

Ages 7–11 · 1945

Ivy

Ages 7–10 · 2017

Skunk and Badger

Ages 7–11 · 2020

Kenny & the Dragon

Ages 8–11 · 2008
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~Q
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
142731
Publication
Published
February 8, 2011
First published
January 20, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316084819

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Top contributors: Literary Leslie

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo