The Lucky Baseball Bat - by Matt Christopher (Paperback)
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Highlights
- This Matt Christopher classic story of a boy and his lucky baseball bat will capture readers' imaginations while teaching them vital lessons about the importance of friendship, teamwork, and believing in themselves.When Marvin moves to a new neighborhood, he wants nothing more than to make a good impression on his new teammates.
- 8-12 Years
- 7.6" x 5.2" Paperback
- 128 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Sports & Recreation
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About the Book
Marty loses his lucky baseball bat, and his confidence along with it, and wonders if he will recover both in time to help the Tigers win the championship. Celebrating over six decades on bookshelves, this classic, timeless story continues to captivate new generations of readers.Book Synopsis
This Matt Christopher classic story of a boy and his lucky baseball bat will capture readers' imaginations while teaching them vital lessons about the importance of friendship, teamwork, and believing in themselves.When Marvin moves to a new neighborhood, he wants nothing more than to make a good impression on his new teammates. After all, Marvin loves baseball more than anything, and all he wants is to prove he's worth his spot on the team. And with his lucky baseball bat in hand, what could go wrong?
But when that same lucky baseball bat goes missing, Marvin completely loses his ability to play baseball. But even though he's lost his talent, Marvin might just find something else: the value of friendship, his own confidence, and maybe, just maybe, a place on the team.
Celebrating over six decades on bookshelves, this classic, timeless story of baseball, friendship, and confidence continues to captivate and delight new generations of readers.
Review Quotes
"The plot is... evenly paced... with a controlled vocabulary and short chapters intended to help children make the leap to chapter books."--School Library Journal
About the Author
Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 128
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Sports & Recreation
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Theme: Baseball & Softball
Format: Paperback
Author: Matt Christopher
Language: English
Street Date: April 2, 2019
TCIN: 90939603
UPC: 9780316531320
Item Number (DPCI): 247-01-5050
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 5.2 inches width x 7.6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.2 pounds
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