Josh is the star player on the Syracuse Titans, his U12 travel baseball team, and one of the best players in the country at his age level. But he may have met his match in Mickey Mullen Jr., whose father is a movie star and a former Boston Red Sox player. Mullen Jr. leads the LA Comets, who are the Titans' main competition at the prestigious National Hall of Fame Tournament. His Hollywood pedigree has captivated not only the media but also Jaden, Josh's closest female friend. But if she's just a friend, why is Josh so jealous?
Summary Josh hopes to lead his U12 travel baseball team to victory at the National Baseball Hall of Fame Tournament, but a famous rival and his powerhouse team are determined to win, fairly or unfairly.
Topics Baseball. The National Baseball Hall of Fame. Jealousy. Rivalry. Fame.
Lexile 860L
Trim Size 6" x 9"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Publication date 2010-03-22
JLG Release Date Jul 2010
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Sports Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Sports Middle Plus
Sports Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
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