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The Closer (Cal Ripken Jr.'s All Stars, 6) Paperback – March 7, 2017
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Danny Connolly is a back-up pitcher with the Dulaney Orioles. He knows what that means: not good enough to start. When he does get into games, he hasn't exactly been the shut-down reliever the team needs.
To make matters worse his older brother, Joey, is a lights-out high school lefty with a 90-mph fastball who's attracting lots of attention from college recruiters and major league scouts. It's bad enough that Danny's parents seem to fawn over Joey, but now, as his big brother's mound exploits draw more and more attention, Danny's starting to get the why-aren't-you-as-good-as-Joey comments from the Orioles, too.
Lonely and frustrated, Danny embarks on a secret project designed to make his family and teammates sit up and take notice. Aided by a mysterious stranger with an uncanny knowledge of the aerodynamics of a flying baseball, he attempts to learn a new pitch—a pitch no one has ever seen before called “The Terminator.”
The clock is ticking as the championships approach. If Danny’s audacious plan works he'll be the talk of the league—and more importantly the dependable closer the Orioles desperately need.
Perfect for!
★ Little League players
★ Reluctant Readers
★ Baseball card collectors
★ Baltimore Orioles fans
- Reading age8 - 12 years
- Print length209 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level3 - 7
- Lexile measure810L
- Dimensions5.19 x 0.53 x 7.63 inches
- Publication dateMarch 7, 2017
- ISBN-101484727886
- ISBN-13978-1484727881
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". . . just the ticket for readers who've worked their way through Dan Gutman and Matt Christopher but are still a little shy of Matt de la Pe a and Carl Deuker. "--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
PRAISE FOR HOTHEAD
"Written with Ripken's obvious knowledge of the game, Conor's story rings true, with plenty of good baseball action. If Conor's not always in good spirits, the novel is, with likable characters, lively baseball action and the usual dreams of playing in the big leagues-in Conor's case, at Camden Yards. Ripken and Cowherd, like Conor and his Babe Ruth League Orioles, make a winning team. "--Kirkus
About the Author
Kevin Cowherd has been a writer for the Baltimore Sun since 1987, is nationally syndicated by the Los Angeles Times - Washington Post news service, and is the author of Last Call at the 7-Eleven, a book of selected writings published by Bancroft Press. In 1990 he was honored by the American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors for excellence in feature writing. He currently writes a sports column and blog for the Baltimore Sun. He is also a humorist, and an experienced Little League coach. He lives with his wife and three children near Baltimore.
Product details
- Publisher : LBYR Plus; Reprint edition (March 7, 2017)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 209 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1484727886
- ISBN-13 : 978-1484727881
- Reading age : 8 - 12 years
- Lexile measure : 810L
- Grade level : 3 - 7
- Item Weight : 1.59 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.19 x 0.53 x 7.63 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #989,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #725 in Children's Baseball Books (Books)
- #1,612 in Children's Books on Boys' & Men's Issues
- #2,488 in Children's Values Books
- Customer Reviews:
About the author
Kevin Cowherd was an award-winning sports columnist and features writer for the Baltimore Sun for thirty-two years. He is the New York Times best-selling author of "Hothead" and five other baseball novels for young readers written with Cal Ripken Jr.
Cowherd's latest work of nonfiction is "When the Crowd Didn't Roar: How Baseball's Strangest Game Ever Gave a Broken City Hope." It was published by University of Nebraska Press April 1, 2019.
Cowherd is also the author of four books of nonfiction, including "Way Down in the Hole: The Meteoric Rise, Tragic Fall and Ultimate Redemption of America’s Most Promising Cop."
To visit the website: http://kevincowherd.com/
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2021I mean if you are ok with kids swearing their butt off be my guest they swore collectively 24 times
- Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2016My 11 year old son loves the series and waited somewhat patiently for the newest addition. He told me last night that he only wants to read it at school during his self selected reading time so that he doesn't finish it too fast. I would say it is a ringing endorsement. When can we expect the next one!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2017My son, a reluctant reader, read this entire series. He loved them so much he had to give them to his friends as gifts. My only complaint is that there are no new ones out.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2017I purchased the book as a gift for my son who is a baseball fan. He said he was pleased with my choice and the book will be shared among his children, also.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2016This book was amazing! I would recommend it to baseball players-(little league) 8-12 years. It gives real life feeling to the sport that requires a lot of patience
- Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2016More interesting than I thought it ever would be.. it's just simply better than I ever expected.... also it's more dramatic and funny than thought to be
- Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2016Great read. My son enjoys all the series from Cal Ripken. He enjoys the story line. I myself enjoy reading them too!!!
- Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019Disappointed in language. Gave this book to my 9 year old grandson who is a huge Ripken fan and a reluctant reader. I thought this book would motivate him to read. I had to try and delicately explain what was meant by the words “psycho pervert”. Not appropriate language in my opinion for a nine year old