Zero's Slider
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1994 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Zero's Slider

By Matt Christopher, Molly Delaney (Illustrator)

Part of the Peach Street Mudders series

Zero's injured thumb unlocks a game-changing pitch. Can he keep it and save the team?

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63 pages· 6,837 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Zero Ford's team, the Peach Street Mudders, desperately needs a coach. Zero wants his Uncle Pete to help, but doubts linger after his recent pitching struggles. An unexpected injury reveals a hidden talent: a pitch that confounds every batter. As Zero's confidence grows, so does the question—will his newfound skill vanish with the bandage? And will Uncle Pete step up to the plate? With the team's future on the line, Zero must navigate his fears and the uncertainty of his talent.

From the publisher

The Peach Street Mudders are in trouble: they need to find a substitute coach quick. Pitcher Zero Ford would love to ask his uncle Pete to step in, but after his poor performance on the mound, he doubts his uncle would be interested. Then Zero injures his finger – and finds he can throw an amazing pitch that stumps every batter he faces! The question is, When the bandage comes off, will the slider – and Uncle Pete – disappear?

At a glance
Format
Pages
63
Words
6,837
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~650L
Themes & topics
Books about baseballBooks about sports and recreationBooks about uncles
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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
43701
Publication
Published
April 1, 1996
First published
January 1, 1994
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316141291

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