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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998 · Est. 1 hour read
The Catcher's Mask
By Matt Christopher, Bert Dodson (Illustrator)
Part of the Peach Street Mudders series
A struggling catcher finds a mysterious mask that transforms his game.
3.2/5 Goodreads · 21 ratings
64 pages· 6,457 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Rudy Calhoun, a catcher for the Mudders, is in a slump until he stumbles upon an old catcher's mask at a yard sale. Suddenly, his skills soar, but is the mask truly magical, or is there more to this transformation? As Rudy's performance peaks, he must confront the mystery behind his newfound talent and the unexpected challenges it brings. Can he maintain his success, or will the mask's secrets unravel his game and his life?
From the publisher
Mudders’ catcher Rudy Calhoun is having a bad season behind the plate until, at a yard sale, he buys a used catcher’s mask that greatly improves his playing.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 6,457
- Reading age
- 7–9
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 640L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.2
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 25209
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 1998
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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