Power Pitcher
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2008

Power Pitcher

Written by Matt Christopher

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

A captain's selfish choice risks the team's success. Can he mend the rift?

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112 pages· 570L

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Bookroo's summary

Jimmie, newly elected captain, makes a bold move by appointing himself as pitcher, sidelining the team's star, Paul. His decision backfires as his pitches falter, and the team demands Paul's return. But will Paul agree to step back on the mound after being snubbed? As tensions rise, Jimmie must navigate the fallout of his choice and find a way to unite the team before it's too late. Can he swallow his pride and repair the damage, or will his leadership spell disaster for their season?

From the publisher

Jimmie’s selfish move could ruin the whole team…. When Jimmie is elected captain of his baseball team, his first decision is to appoint himself pitcher - much to his teammates’ dismay. They already have a good pitcher, Paul. When Jimmie’s pitches fail to find their mark, his teammates let it be known that they want Paul back on the mound. But even if Jimmie agrees, will Paul be willing to return?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
570L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.7
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
October 1, 2008
First published
January 1, 2008
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316052078
OCLC
255900563

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