The kid who only hit homers
(Book)
Author:
Contributors:
NoveList Series:
Home run kid series volume 1.
Published:
Boston : Little, Brown, 1986, ©1972.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
151 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Points: 2
Lexile measure:
650L
Rating:
650
Status:
Description
Over one million copies sold!
A baseball fan learns the true meaning of success in this beloved classic that will capture the imaginations of a new generation of young readers.
Sylvester loves baseball, but he isn't exactly what you'd call a good hitter. Even though he wants nothing more than to join his neighborhood team, the Hooper Redbirds, he's sure he'll never do anything more than warm the bench. But then he meets the mysterious Mr. Baruth who promises to make Sylvester one of the best players ever. Suddenly, Sylvester goes from the worst player on the team to the kid who can only hit homers.
With his overnight success, however, come tough questions. Will Sylvester ever learn the true meaning of teamwork? And what will happen when he has to learn to stand on his own?
This beloved story about baseball, confidence, perseverance, and being a good teammate is a modern classic and sure to win over a new generation of young sports fans.
A baseball fan learns the true meaning of success in this beloved classic that will capture the imaginations of a new generation of young readers.
Sylvester loves baseball, but he isn't exactly what you'd call a good hitter. Even though he wants nothing more than to join his neighborhood team, the Hooper Redbirds, he's sure he'll never do anything more than warm the bench. But then he meets the mysterious Mr. Baruth who promises to make Sylvester one of the best players ever. Suddenly, Sylvester goes from the worst player on the team to the kid who can only hit homers.
With his overnight success, however, come tough questions. Will Sylvester ever learn the true meaning of teamwork? And what will happen when he has to learn to stand on his own?
This beloved story about baseball, confidence, perseverance, and being a good teammate is a modern classic and sure to win over a new generation of young sports fans.
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Drummond Juvenile Fiction
J F CHR
Available
Jun 14, 2023
Sayner Juvnile Fiction
Juv Christopher
Available
Aug 26, 2024
Subjects
LC Subjects
Other Subjects
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
0316139874, 0316139181
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 3.9, 2 Points
Level 3.9, 2 Points
Lexile measure:
650
Notes
General Note
"Republished in 1986" -- title page.
Description
A boy becomes a phenomenal baseball player one summer when a mysterious stranger resembling Babe Ruth befriends him.
Target Audience
650 ,Lexile.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,3.9,2.0,11423.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,3.9,2,11423.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Christopher, M., & Kidder, H. (19861972). The kid who only hit homers. Boston, Little, Brown.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Christopher, Matt, 1917-1997 and Harvey. Kidder. 19861972. The Kid Who Only Hit Homers. Boston, Little, Brown.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Christopher, Matt, 1917-1997 and Harvey. Kidder, The Kid Who Only Hit Homers. Boston, Little, Brown, 19861972.
MLA Citation (style guide)Christopher, Matt and Harvey Kidder. The Kid Who Only Hit Homers. Boston, Little, Brown, 19861972.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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