Shadow Over Second
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1996

Shadow Over Second

Written by Matt Christopher · Illustrated by Anna Dewdney

Part of the Peach Street Mudders series

A baseball star battles superstition and sabotage to break a record.

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64 pages· 620L
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Nicky Chong is on the brink of breaking a legendary baseball record, but his superstitions and a mysterious saboteur threaten his success. Locked in a shed before a crucial game, Nicky must confront his fears and uncover who wants to keep the record intact. Can he overcome these obstacles and make history, or will his dreams be dashed by forces beyond his control? The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking.

From the publisher

Nicky is on his way to breaking the record for most runs batted in, but first he must overcome his superstitions, and someone who doesn’t want to see the old record broken.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
620L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
April 1, 1998
First published
May 1, 1996
Publisher
Little, Brown
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316142045
LCCN
95360245
OCLC
33079262

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