Follow the Ball

Name: Follow the Ball
Author: Ralph Henry Barbour

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Can I read Follow the Ball in English as a learner?

Yes — read Follow the Ball by Ralph Henry Barbour in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is B2. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: B2
Length: 22 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

At a strict boarding school, baseball star Joe Kenton navigates rivalry and tension with his roommate Hal Norwin, whose rebellious antics threaten their standing just before a crucial game. Will loyalty and teamwork overcome their differences?

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How do I read Follow the Ball?

You can read the sample chapter free, with no account. To read the full book — with tap-to-translate, audio narration and saved progress — start your trial at quiz.nikmas.studio.

Is the text simplified or original?

It's the complete original text, exactly as Ralph Henry Barbour wrote it — nothing rewritten or cut. The built-in translation, saved vocabulary and audio narration are what carry you through the original prose.

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