Centerfield Ballhawk (Peach Street Mudders Series)

by Matt Christopher, Ellen Beier (Illustrator)

Overview

Jose Mendez wants to be a great batter just like his father was when he played in the minor leagues. But every time Jose picks up the bat, disaster strikes. Will Jose ever be able to match his dad's .375 batting average?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316094962
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	12/19/2009
Series:	Peach Street Mudders Series
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Lexile:	640L (what's this?)
File size:	857 KB
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 2-4-- Jose Mendez feels he has disappointed his father, a former minor league player, because he doesn't hit a baseball as well as he thinks he should. The boy fails to realize until the final chapters that he is a good outfielder and that is where the team needs him the most. Christopher's characters are well developed and support positive values of caring and self-worth. Jose's mother has died, and his father is raising his son and daughter. The child tries to do the right thing, but to his dismay, accidents do happen. The format in this easy-to-read chapter book is open and unintimidating; full-page, black-and-white drawings add to the appeal. --Blair Christolon, Prince William Library, Manassas, VA

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