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Brian Waters is so nervous that he can't seem to do anything right on his little league team, the Angel Park Dodgers, but a pep talk from a big-league star psyches him up to make a winning catch. Book #4
Quick Summary
With a big-league star as his coach, Brian transforms from nervous to neighborhood hero in this underdog sports story that hits it out of the park. Kids will feel every butterflies-in-the-stomach moment right before Brian makes the game-winning catch that turns his whole season around. If your kid loves Matt Christopher sports stories or the heart of "The Bad News Bears," they'll be rooting for Brian all the way. Ideal for young readers ages 6-9 in grades 1-3 who crave easy chapter books about overcoming fears and stepping up when it matters most.