by Matt Christopher (Author), Glenn Stout (Author)
Ken Griffey Jr., son of former pro ballplayer Ken Griffey Sr., has baseball in his blood. From his early years hanging out at Yankee Stadium with his father through his high school days as a baseball star, Ken Jr. was destined to bring greatness to whatever team he played for. He fulfilled his destiny by helping shape his former team, the Seattle Mariners, into division champs. In 2000, Griffey took his legendary skills and famous smile to the Cincinnati Reds to try to win a World Series with his hometown team.
Author Biography
Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.
Number of Pages: 144
Dimensions: 0.43 x 8.07 x 5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: March 15, 2010
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: At the Plate With...Ken Griffey, Jr.
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 6.6
Point Value: 4
