Pitcher Pressure
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2009 · Est. 44 min read

Pitcher Pressure

Written by Jake Maddox and Chris Kreie · Illustrated by Sean Tiffany

Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series

A boy's game and his grandpa's life hang in the balance.

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65 pages· 5,241 words· Est. 44 min read· 560L
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Bookroo's summary

Allen faces his toughest opponent, Hank "The Tank" Steele, in the most crucial baseball game of his life. But as he steps onto the field, his heart is with his grandpa, who is fighting for his life in the hospital. Can Allen channel his emotions into victory, or will the weight of the moment prove too much? With his grandpa's unwavering support in spirit, Allen must find the strength to overcome his fears and honor the man who never missed a game. The stakes have never been higher, both on and off the field.

From the publisher

Allen’s grandpa has never missed a baseball game until tonight. While Allen plays his most important game ever, Grandpa fights for his life at the hospital. Allen wants to win the game for his grandpa, but he’s facing his biggest challenge, Hank The Tank Steele.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
65
Words
5,241
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
560L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
M
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
130551
Publication
Published
September 1, 2009
First published
August 1, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781434215963

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