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Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades Plus (MG+ 6 and up)
Book Level 4.3
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 7402
Points per Word 0.000135
Page Count 60
Points per Page 0.016667

Description

Micah, the new player on the Bulldogs, makes a critical error that loses a game, and he now has enemies on the team. An unexpected ally helps him find a hidden talent that just might bring the Bulldogs closer to victory.

Quick Summary

Micah, a new player on the Bulldogs baseball team, struggles after making a critical error that loses an important game and turns his teammates against him, until an unexpected ally helps him discover a hidden talent that could save the season. This story explores themes of redemption, teamwork, and overcoming embarrassment when you feel like everyone is against you. If your kid likes the underdog sports themes in "The Contract" by Gordon Korman, they will find this book equally compelling. With an AR Level of 4.3 and approximately 7,400 words, it is ideal for middle schoolers in 6th through 8th grade who enjoy realistic sports fiction.