Inspired by Derek Jeters own life, Fair Ball is the fourth middle grade novel in the New York Times bestselling Jeter Publishing Program and focuses on the theme the world isnt always fair.Life isnt always fair. You cant control that, but you can control how you think and act when things dont go your way. You have to hang in there and keep after it, not get down and give up. Derek has a lot to look forward to. School is almost out, his baseball team is competing in the Westwood Little League Playoffs, and then hell head to his grandparents house for the summer. Sure, there are finals to study for first, but Derek doesnt mind. Maybe this year hell get better grades than Gary. But when his best friend Dave starts to act strangely, ignoring Derek and canceling their plans, his summer isnt looking quite so fun. Whats going on? Doesnt he want to be Dereks friend anymore? Derek is so distracted by his problems with Dave that he makes a mistake in the outfield during a key playand his team loses the game. Its so unfair! With the championship at stake and finals looming, Derek needs to stay focused or risk everything.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Jeter Publishing .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Simon & Schuster .

Paul Mantell is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including books in the Hardy Boys and Matt Christopher series. Derek Jeter is a fourteen-time All-Star and five-time World Series winner who has played for one team-the storied New York Yankees-for all twenty seasons of his major league career. His grace and class on and off the field have made him an icon and role model far beyond the world of baseball.