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Inspired by derek jeters childhood, this is the seventh book in jeter publishings new york times bestselling middle grade baseball series that focuses on key life lessons from derek jeters turn 2 foundation. A common core curriculum guide for the contract by derek jeter. The contract contract, book 1 by derek jeter fantastic fiction. In, jeter will earn a base salary of, a signing bonus of, a roster bonus of, a signing bonus of, a restructure bonus of, a workout bonus of and a incentive bonus of, while carrying a. While his friends and even his teacher belittle his goal, dereks parents mantra is you can do. The contract was that he had to keep his grades up in order to play baseball. The first three books in the new york times bestselling middle grade series inspired by the life of iconic new york yankee derek jeter, are now available. This paperback boxed set contains the first five middle grade novels in the new york times bestselling jeter publishing program. Derek jeters first childrens book set to go on sale tuesday. The contract baseball series book 1 kindle edition by derek. Derek jeter launches new media business for athletes. Sep 23, 2014 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. The contract audiobook by derek jeter, paul mantell.
Free the contract study unit worksheets for teachers to print. 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. The true power behind the new york yankees houghton mifflin harcourt, out march 26. Jeter, derek, 1974childhood and youthjuvenile fiction. Derek jeter signed 1st edition hardback book the contract. Sep 23, 2014 his parents take him seriously enough not only to present him with a contract that promises rewards for behaviors like working hard and avoiding alcohol and drugs, but also to put a flea in the ear of his teacher after she gives him a bminus on the essay for being unrealistic. The contract book by derek jeter, paul mantell official. Derek jeter s middlegrade series, picture books, and ultimate baseball guide.
Adult titles are published in conjunction with the gallery books imprint, and childrens titles are done with the aladdin imprint. Jeter publishings program encompasses adult nonfiction titles, childrens picture books, and middle grade fiction. The contract series book by derek jeter, paul mantell. 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, childrens picture books, middle grade fiction, readytoread childrens books, and childrens nonfiction. Derek jeter aside from being a former new york yankee, fivetime world series champion, and the consummate professional athlete, derek jeter is also the author of several middlegrade baseball novels and a picture book. He has been the chief executive officer ceo and part owner of the miami marlins of major league baseball mlb since september 2017. Derek jeter books list of books by author derek jeter. The contract book report form pdf file customize the the contract.
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