Hothead by Cal Ripken Jr. - ISBN: 9781423140030
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Connor Sullivan is too humble to admit it, but he’s the Orioles’ best player. Lately, though, Connor hasn’t been so good-natured. Even his best friend, Jordy, starts to avoid him. Coach Hammond is ready to bench him indefinitely. Will Connor be able to get his act together in time to help the team win championship?

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    160 pages

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    14 February 2012

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Summary

Connor Sullivan is an All-Star shortstop on his Babe Ruth team, the Orioles. He can hit and field with the best of them, but he’s got one big problem: his temper. When he strikes out or makes an error, he’s a walking Mt. Vesuvius, slamming batting helmets and throwing gloves. His teammates are starting to avoid him, even his best friend Jordy. His coach is ready to kick him off the team.

To make matters worse, things aren’t much better at home. His dad is having trouble finding a…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781423140030
ISBN-10:1423140036
Author:Cal Ripken Jr., Kevin Cowherd
Publisher:Disney Publishing Worldwide
Imprint:Disney Publishing Worldwide
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:14 February 2012
Weight:100g
Dimensions:190mm x 128mm x 12mm
Series:Cal Ripken Novels (Paperback)
About The Author

Cal Ripken Jr.

Cal Ripken, Jr. was a shortstop and third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles for his entire career (1981-2001). Nicknamed “The Iron Man” for his relentless work ethic and reliability on the field, Ripken is most remembered for playing a record 2,632 straight games over 17 seasons. He was a 19-time All Star and is considered to be one of the best shortstops professional baseball has ever seen. In 2007 he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Since his retirement Ripken has worked as President and CEO of Ripken Baseball, Inc. to nuture the love of baseball in young children from a grassroots level. He currently lives in Maryland with his wife and two children.

Kevin Cowherd has been a writer for the Baltimore Sun since 1987, is nationally syndicated by the Los Angeles Time - Washington Post news service, and is the author of Last Call at the 7-Eleven, a book of selected writings published by Bancroft Press. In 1990 he was honored by the American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors for excellence in feature writing. He currently writes a sports column and blog for the Baltimore Sun. He is also a humorist, and an experienced Little League coach. He lives with his wife and three children near Baltimore

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