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Catcher Craig

by Christy Mathewson

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateChildren's28 chapters
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CEFR level
B2
Length
28 chapters
Format
The complete book

About this book

About this book

Seventeen-year-old Sam Craig, captain of his high school baseball team, faces a tough choice between saving money or buying a new catcher's mitt, setting the stage for a summer of sports, friendship, and unexpected adventures. Step into the world where every decision counts on and off the field.

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Contents

28 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02ILLUSTRATIONS
03CHAPTER I SAM MAKES A PURCHASE
04CHAPTER II OFF FOR CAMP
05CHAPTER III “THE WIGWAM”
06CHAPTER IV THE BLANKET THAT RAN AWAY
07CHAPTER V A SLIDE TO THE PLATE
08CHAPTER VI THE TILTING MATCH
09CHAPTER VII SAM OFFERS A SUGGESTION
10CHAPTER VIII THE “BLUES” WIN!
11CHAPTER IX DOUGHNUTS IN THE RAIN
12CHAPTER X SIDNEY SINGS A DITTY

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