The Contract
A young boy dreams of shortstop glory but must balance school and baseball to succeed.
Book Series · 6 Books
In order from The Contract to Wind Up.
The Contract series is a set of 6 chapter books by Derek Jeter, published between 2014 and 2021. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 190 pages.
A young boy dreams of shortstop glory but must balance school and baseball to succeed.
6 books · Published 2014–2021
A young boy dreams of shortstop glory but must balance school and baseball to succeed.
A young baseball player faces challenges on and off the field, testing his dreams and friendships.
Derek's baseball dreams face unexpected challenges when his dad becomes coach. Can he adapt and lead his team to victory?
Derek's summer unravels as friendship woes threaten his baseball dreams.
A baseball team faces unexpected challenges when a surprising new player joins. Can they unite for victory?
Can Derek help a teammate rediscover her love for the game amidst playoff pressure?
There are 6 books in the Contract series. It began with The Contract in 2014, and the newest book, Wind Up, was published in 2021.
Start with The Contract and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Wind Up (Book #8) is the longest book in the series at 35,781 words (192 pages).
Fair Ball (Book #4) is the shortest at 31,522 words (176 pages).
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