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Book #5 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–11 · 2016
The Closer
A backup pitcher seeks a secret weapon to outshine his star brother and save his team.
209 pages· 43,759 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Book Series · 2 Books
Cal Ripken, Jr.'s All Stars Books
In order from The Closer to Hothead.
The Cal Ripken, Jr.'s All Stars series is a set of 2 chapter books by Cal Ripken Jr., published between 2011 and 2016. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 210 pages.
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Cal Ripken, Jr.'s All Stars Series
2 books · Published 2011–2016
#5
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The Closer
Chapter Book · Ages 9–11 · 2016
A backup pitcher seeks a secret weapon to outshine his star brother and save his team.
#6
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Hothead
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011
A young athlete's temper threatens his dreams and friendships. Can he change before it's too late?
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Common Questions
How many books are in the Cal Ripken, Jr.'s All Stars series?
There are 2 books in the Cal Ripken, Jr.'s All Stars series. It began with The Closer in 2016, and the newest book, Hothead, was published in 2011.
What order should you read the Cal Ripken, Jr.'s All Stars books in?
Start with The Closer and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.
What ages are the Cal Ripken, Jr.'s All Stars books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Cal Ripken, Jr.'s All Stars book is the longest?
The Closer (Book #5) is the longest book in the series at 43,759 words (209 pages).
Which Cal Ripken, Jr.'s All Stars book is the shortest?
Hothead (Book #6) is the shortest at 30,661 words (161 pages).
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