The Contract Volume 1

De: Derek Jeter, Paul Mantell

Narrado por: Jesse Williams

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.

very positive story

My boys and I enjoyed listening to this book! it was well read ave amazingly worded.

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The contract

It is about Derek's childhood and how he wanted to be the shortstop for the New York Yankees. It is great ,I think all anyone of all ages should read this book 🤗😀

Great story!

I loved hearing about Jeter's history. It's great that he wanted to be a shortstop on the New York Yankees and his dream came true.

Perfect for a sport loving kid!

My sporty son absolutely loved this book. This book spoke to him on so many levels- homework, sports, friends, family etc. As a mom I appreciated the positive messages about sports and life from the view point of a young boy. This book may have just sparked a love of reading for my 10 year old- I am so thankful!