The Contract

The debut book in the Jeter Publishing imprint, The Contract is a middle grade baseball novel inspired by the youth of legendary sports icon and role model Derek Jeter.

As a young boy, Derek Jeter dreams of being the shortstop for the New York Yankees. He even imagines himself in the World Series. So when Derek is chosen for the Little League Tigers, he hopes to play shortstop. But on the day of the assignments, Derek Starts at second base. Still, he tries his best while he wishes and dreams of that shortstop spot. And to help him stay focused on school, his parents make him a contract: keep up the grades or no baseball. Derek makes sure he always plays his best game--on and off the baseball field

Derek Jeter has played Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees for twenty seasons and is a five-time World Series Champion. He is a true legend in professional sports and a role model for young people both on the field and through his Turn 2 Foundation.

Inspired by Derek Jeter's childhood, The Contract is the first book in Derek Jeter's middle grade baseball series, an important part of the Jeter Publishing program, which will encompass adult nonfiction titles, children's picture books, middle grade fiction, Ready-to-Read children's books, and children's nonfiction. For more about Jeter Publishing visit JeterPublishing.com.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Published: 09/23/2014
ISBN: 9781481423120
Pages: 151
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 9.54h x 6.27w x 0.75d
Award: Michigan Notable Books - Winner

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2014
Publishers Weekly 08/04/2014
School Library Journal 09/01/2014 pg. 124
Booklist 09/01/2014 pg. 107
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2015 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 169519 / Contract
Reading Level: 4.8 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 5