The Lucky Baseball Bat
The Lucky Baseball Bat
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The Lucky Baseball Bat

Written by Matt Christopher & illustrated by Robert Henneberger
Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics Book Series
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7 - 9
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128
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Apr 2, 2019
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This Matt Christopher classic story of a boy and his lucky baseball bat will capture readers’ imaginations while teaching them vital lessons about the importance of friendship, teamwork, and believing in themselves.When Marvin moves to a new neighborhood, he wants nothing more than to make a good impression on his new teammates. After all, Marvin loves baseball more than anything, and all he wants is to prove he’s worth his spot on the team. And with his lucky baseball bat in hand, what could go wrong?But when that same lucky baseball bat goes missing, Marvin completely loses his ability to play baseball. But even though he’s lost his talent, Marvin might just find something else: the value of friendship, his own confidence, and maybe, just maybe, a place on the team.Celebrating over six decades on bookshelves, this classic, timeless story of baseball, friendship, and confidence continues to captivate and delight new generations of readers.

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friendshipbaseballbullyingsports and recreationself-esteemconfidencesocial themesself-esteem and self-reliancepeer pressureboys and men

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780316531320
    Publication Date
    April 2, 2019
    Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 1954
    Page Count
    128
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    7 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2019299160

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