| The Contract Contributor(s): Jeter, Derek (Author), Mantell, Paul (With) |
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ISBN: 1481423126 ISBN-13: 9781481423120 Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Baseball - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2014004045 |
| Lexile Measure: 770 |
| Series: Jeter Publishing |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 6.27" W x 9.54" (0.74 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 169519 Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The debut book in the New York Times bestselling Contract series, The Contract is a middle grade baseball novel inspired by the youth of legendary sports icon and role model Derek Jeter. 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Mantell, Paul: - Paul Mantell is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including books in the Hardy Boys and Matt Christopher series.Jeter, Derek: - Derek Jeter is a fourteen-time All-Star and five-time World Series winner who has played for one team--the storied New York Yankees--for all twenty seasons of his major league career. His grace and class on and off the field have made him an icon and role model far beyond the world of baseball. |