The Right Call

Part of the Game Changer series

A young pitcher faces mounting pressure and a pivotal decision that could alter his baseball future.

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253 pages· 30,434 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 680L

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Cal Klondike is the star pitcher at Walthorne Baseball Academy, with dreams fueled by his coach, dad, and scouts. As the season intensifies, so does the pressure, leading to a critical moment that could redefine his love for the game. In a world where every decision counts, will Cal find the courage to face the consequences and forgive? Discover the gripping tale of ambition, pressure, and the power of choice in this fast-paced story told through transcripts, articles, and messages. What will Cal's next move be, and how will it change his path?

From the publisher

From award-winning author Tommy Greenwald comes a thrilling companion novel to Game Changer that explores the growing pressures in youth sports, and the lengths some parents will go to make sure their kid comes out on topA Junior Library Guild Selection Cal Klondike’s life revolves around baseball. He’s the Walthorne Baseball Academy’s star pitcher, and everyone from his coach to his dad to the town sports blogger is telling Cal he has an unlimited future in the sport. But with all this attention comes a lot of added stress, especially as the season kicks into high gear and college and pro scouts start to show up at the games. Inevitably, tensions that have been bubbling under the surface finally boil over, culminating in a confrontation that could change Cal’s relationship to baseball forever. Told through a combination of transcripts, articles, texts, and emails, The Right Call is a gripping, fast-paced story for middle grade readers about our split-second decisions, facing the consequences, and the courage it takes to forgive.Read all of the books in the Game Changer series: Game ChangerRivalsDinged

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