The Contract, Derek Jeter
The Contract, Derek Jeter
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The Contract

Author: Derek Jeter, Paul Mantell

Narrator: Jesse Williams

Unabridged: 3 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/23/2014


Synopsis

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.

About Derek Jeter

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.

About Paul Mantell

Paul Mantell is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including books in the Hardy Boys and Matt Christopher series.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Harry on September 25, 2014

I thought the book, The Contract, by Derek Jeter and Paul Mantell, would inspire every kids’ ultimate goal in life. I thought the authors for this book tried to make the book powerful so kids would follow their goals in life without letting any doubters slow them down. I think one of the strengths o......more

Goodreads review by Clayton on March 09, 2018

I think the theme is that some dreams will only work if you work at it.......more

Goodreads review by Diane on September 23, 2014

Baseball fans across the country have been watching with interest and sadness as New York Yankees captain and baseball icon Derek Jeter is playing out his last year in baseball. Many people wonder what he will do next, and his answer is : become a publisher. Jeter has his own publishing imprint with......more

Goodreads review by Jackson on January 13, 2020

Choice book 1 quarter 2 The contract by Derek Jeter is a historical fiction book. The Contract takes place in his house and at the Westwood fields baseball park. The main characters in the book are Derek and Pete. Derek is an 8-year-old boy who loves baseball. He dreams of becoming a shortstop for the......more