The Boy Who Saved Baseball

by John H. Ritter

The fate of Dillontown rests on the outcome of one baseball game, winner take all—and it's all because Tom Gallagher had to open his big mouth. Tom places his hopes in the secrets of the now disgraced player, Dante Del Gato. This novel celebrates the game of baseball, playing larger-than-life games with heroism, redemption, and the making of a legend. "Plenty of play-by-play action, lots of humor, and a triumphant ending." - SLJ

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The Boy Who Saved Baseball

Author: John H. Ritter

Interest Level:
6-8

Lexile Framework:
660L

Grade Level Equivalent:
5.6

Guided Reading Level:
U

Age:
11-13

Genre:
Realistic Fiction

Subject:
Determination and Perseverance, Respect, Baseball

Twelve-year-old Tom Gallagher loves baseball. He also loves the old ballpark in his hometown, which is about to be destroyed. Tom finds himself in a tight spot. The fate of Dillontown, his small California town, rests on the outcome of one baseball game, winner take all.

Tom hopes to lead his team to victory with the secrets of the now disgraced player, Dante Del Gato. Maybe Tom has one hope: Cruz de la Cruz, the mysterious boy who just rode into town on horseback claiming to know the secret of hitting.