The Contract by Derek Jeter

The Contract by Derek Jeter

The debut book in the New York Times bestselling Contract series, 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.

Derek Jeter is a fourteen-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion who has spent his entire big league career with the legendary New York Yankees. His grace and class on and off the field have elevated him to the status of an icon and role model well beyond baseball.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781481423137
ISBN 10	1481423134
Title	The Contract
Author	Derek Jeter
Series	Jeter Publishing
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Year published	2016-04-26
Number of pages	192
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.