{"product_id":"switch-hitter-derek-jeter-paperback","title":"Switch-Hitter -- Derek Jeter, Paperback","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn the ninth book in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling middle grade series inspired by the life of iconic New York Yankee Derek Jeter, Derek must learn how to be a team player from the dugout and the importance of taking care of his body.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSeventh grade is off to a rocky start for Derek Jeter. But he's soon distracted by all that's going on in his own life...which includes basketball \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e baseball team responsibilities. He's talked about it with his parents, and he's certain he can play both sports while also doing well in school. Quickly, though, the two sports begin to take their toll, and Derek finds himself on the bench with an injury. How can Derek show his commitment to his teammates, his coaches, and the sports he loves when he can't actively participate? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInspired by Derek Jeter's childhood, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwitch-Hitter \u003c\/i\u003eis the ninth book in Jeter Publishing's \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling middle grade baseball series that focuses on key life lessons from Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Derek Jeter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\/Paula Wiseman Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/04\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.63h x 5.13w x 0.48d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781534499782\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDerek Jeter is a fourteen-time All-Star and five-time World Series winner who 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePaul Mantell is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including books in the Hardy Boys and Matt Christopher series.","brand":"Derek Jeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45822539792612,"sku":"9781534499782","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781534499782.jpg?v=1732685681","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/switch-hitter-derek-jeter-paperback","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}