Strike-Out Scare
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2005 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Strike-Out Scare

Written by Carolyn Keene · Illustrated by Jan Naimo Jones

Part of the Nancy Drew Notebooks series

A missing bat threatens the big game. Can it be found in time?

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80 pages· 9,066 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· ~510L
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Bookroo's summary

Nancy and her friends join the Mahoney Marlins junior baseball team, but disaster strikes when Bess's lucky bat, 'Magic Bill,' goes missing. With the big game looming, Nancy must solve the mystery to save Bess's newfound hitting prowess. Will Nancy uncover the truth behind the disappearance, or will Bess's luck run out on the field? Dive into this thrilling sports mystery where friendship and determination are put to the test.

From the publisher

BASEBALL BAT BANDIT?The girls have joined the Mahoney Marlins junior baseball team! Nancy will pitch, Bess will catch, and George will play shortstop. The girls are excited, but Bess worries that baseball isn’t exactly her thing. However, Bess turns out to be an amazing hitter and she quickly earns the nickname “Home Run Bess.” Bess thinks her newly found talent is thanks to her lucky bat, which she calls “Magic Bill.” But one day she discovers that Magic Bill is missing! Can Nancy find Bess’s bat in time for the big game, or is Bess destined to strike out?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
80
Words
9,066
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~510L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
85976
Publication
Published
February 8, 2005
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781416900733
LCCN
2004116508
OCLC
57552496

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