"The Contract" (Jeter Publishing) Paperback - by Derek Jeter and Paul Mantell
As
a young boy, Derek Jeter dreams of being the shortstop for the New York
Yankees. He even imagines himself in the World Series. So when Derek is
chosen for the Little League Tigers, he hopes to play shortstop. But on
the day of the assignments, Derek Starts at second base. Still, he
tries his best while he wishes and dreams of that shortstop spot. And to
help him stay focused on school, his parents make him a contract: keep
up the grades or no baseball. Derek makes sure he always plays his best
game—on and off the baseball field!
Derek
Jeter has played Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees for
twenty seasons and is a five-time World Series Champion. He is a true
legend in professional sports and a role model for young people both on
the field and through his Turn 2 Foundation.
Inspired by Derek Jeter’s childhood, The Contract is
the first book in Derek Jeter’s middle grade baseball series, an
important part of the Jeter Publishing program, which will encompass
adult nonfiction titles, children’s picture books, middle grade fiction,
Ready-to-Read children’s books, and children’s nonfiction. For more
about Jeter Publishing visit JeterPublishing.com.
Product details
- Publisher : Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books; Reprint edition (April 26, 2016)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 192 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1481423134
- ISBN-13 : 978-1481423137
- Reading age : 9 - 11 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : 770L
- Grade level : 3 - 7
- Item Weight : 4.8 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.13 x 0.5 x 7.63 inches