Battle for Home Plate

Justin and Carlos have played on the same baseball team since their T-ball days. But this season, the friends are forced to play on rival teams. Carlos makes new friends on the field, and Justin is left in the dust. When their teams face each other in the final game of the season, Justin and Carlos aren't even speaking. The game comes down to one run, and Carlos rounds third. What will happen when the former best friends collide at home plate?

Author: Chris Kreie
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Published: 01/15/2010
Pages: 56
Binding Type: Paperback
Series: Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 7.33h x 8.57w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781434222909
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 135054 / Battle for Home Plate

About the Author
Kreie, Chris: - Chris Kreie lives in Minnesota with his wife and two children. He works part-time at a Spanish immersion elementary school, but his favorite days are spent traveling, kayaking, or writing his latest book.

Maese, Fares: - Fares Maese is a graphic designer and illustrator. He has worked as a colorist for Marvel Comics, and as a concept artist for the card and role-playing games Pathfinder and Warhammer. Fares loves spending time playing video games with his Graphikslava comrades, and he's an awesome drum player.

Esparza, Andres: - Andres Esparza has been a graphic designer, colorist, and illustrator for many different companies and agencies. Andres now works as a full-time artist for Graphikslava studio in Monterrey, Mexico. In his spare time, Andres loves to play basketball, hang out with family and friends, and listen to good music.
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