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Jacob loves playing baseball and depends on his lucky charm to help him perform well. When he loses it right before a big game, he worries he's not gonna be able to bat, field, or throw anymore. He has to figure out that believing in himself matters more than any lucky token. Book #10 in the series.
Quick Summary
Jacob's lucky charm disappears right before the big game, and he's convinced he'll strike out every time. He spends the next few days searching high and low, dragging his teammates into a mini adventure full of goofy mishaps and a few surprising lessons about confidence. The story mixes the everyday worries of a young baseball fan with plenty of kid-friendly humor, making it easy to read for kids in grades K-3 (AR level 4.2). It's perfect for early readers who love sports, especially those who get a little nervous about performing, because it shows that luck is nice but believing in yourself matters most. If you've ever enjoyed the fast-paced, laugh-out-loud tone of "The Bad Guys," you'll find the same vibe here, just with a baseball twist.