T.J.’s Secret Pitch

More than anything, T. J. wants to be a pitcher. But he's smaller than his teammates, and his pitches just don't pack the power they need to strike out the batters.
  • ISBN: 9781561455041
  • Publication date: 08/01/2009
  • Page Count: 104
  • Size: 5-1/4" x 7-1/2"
  • Age Range: 8-12
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  • ISBN: 9781561455041
  • Publication date: 08/01/2009
  • Page Count: 104
  • Size: 5-1/4" x 7-1/2"
  • Age Range: 8-12
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  • Age Range: 8-12
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  • Publication date: 10/01/2011
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Description

More than anything, T. J. wants to be a pitcher. But he’s smaller than his teammates, and his pitches just don’t pack the power they need to strike out the batters.

So when T. J. learns about one of baseball’s early heroes, Pittsburgh Pirate Rip Sewell, he decides to try Sewell’s secret weapon. Will his teammates give T. J. the chance to prove that he can be a pitcher? And will T. J.’s secret pitch help lead his team to victory?

Author Fred Bowen offers another exciting story filled with on-the-field action and important themes of confidence and problem solving. An afterword provides the real story of Rip Sewell and his baseball career.

Author/Illustrator

Fred Bowen

Author

Fred Bowen is a lifelong sports fanatic who has coached youth league baseball, basketball, and soccer. His kids’ sports column “The Score” appears each week in the KidsPost section of the Washington Post.

Reviews

“[Bowen’s] pacing is excellent and he has a knack for efficient evocation.” ―The Washington Post

“Bowen is a natural when it comes to writing sports stories and informing his readers about the past. These books are perfect for kids ages 8 to 12.” ―Newsday

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More Details

AR Level: 4.3
F&P: GRL O, Gr 3, Genre RF
Lexile: 670L
Themes: Baseball, Confidence, Problem Solving
BISAC 1: JUV032010 JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Baseball & Softball
BISAC 2: JUV005000 JUVENILE FICTION / Boys & Men
BISAC 3: JUV039140 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance