Centerfield Ballhawk (5 page)

José Mendez is the best fielder on the Peach Street Mudders baseball team. But that‘s not enough for him. He wants to be a
great batter, too, just like his father was when he played in the minor leagues. But every time José picks up the bat, disaster
strikes. Will José ever be able to match his dad‘s .375 batting average? Or can he discover another way to be a hit with his
father?

“The format in this easy-to-read chapter book is open and unintimidating; full-page black-and-white drawings add to the appeal.”

—School Library Journal

Matt Christopher is the name young readers turn to when they‘re looking for fast-paced, action-packed sports novels. For a
list of all his titles, see the last pages of this book.