The Catcher's Mask
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998 · Est. 1 hour read

The Catcher's Mask

Written by Matt Christopher · Illustrated by Bert Dodson

Part of the Peach Street Mudders series

A struggling catcher finds a mysterious mask that transforms his game.

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64 pages· 6,457 words· Est. 1 hour read· 640L
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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
Themes & topics
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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
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316141864
LCCN
97040052
OCLC
37652922

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