In the contract, dereks parents write up guidelines for. Plot the contract, what you guys are probably thinking, what is it and why. This book is definitely written for middle grade children. Hal steinbrenner and casey close agree that derek jeter is a classic yankee. The debut book in the jeter publishing imprint, the contract is a middlegrade baseball novel inspired by the youth of legendary sports icon and role model derek jeter. Derek jeter books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. While leading the new york yankees to five world series championships and. The contract by derek jeter, paul mantell, and jesse williams. The first book under the jeter publishing imprint is for children ages 812 titled the contract. Jeter was with him, and he had in his hand a sheet of yellow legal paper, which he placed on the table in front of derek. Derek jeter posed in his crisp pinstripe uniform, resting a shiny black bat on his shoulder, while a photographer lying on the ground near the entrance to a. The contract series book by derek jeter, paul mantell. It is an outstanding book about derek wanting to follow his dreams and become a shortstop for the yankees.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the contract baseball series book 1. Young derek jeter, called old man by his mom because he went to school in a suit and carrying a briefcase, is a talented baseball player and a serious student. Derek sanderson jeter born june 26, 1974 is an american former professional baseball shortstop who played 20 seasons in major league baseball mlb for the new york yankees. See all books authored by derek jeter, including baseball genius. And the man who could best smooth over hurt feelings during a transition, and the man jeter trusts the most, just wrote a book that assures he will be back no time soon while also reminding us. Eight lessons about leading kids from derek jeters dad. The contract is a good book about derek jeter s childhood. Jeter publishings program encompasses adult nonfiction titles, childrens picture books, and middle grade fiction. Even when derek was only in the third grade in kalamazoo, mich. Aug 20, 2015 new york yankees gm brian cashman told derek jeter in 2010 that hed rather have troy tulowitzki playing shortstop for the team, according to s. Inspired by derek jeters childhood, the contract is the first book in derek jeters 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. In the post today, i wrote a column about the coming storm when the yankees have to determine what to do when derek jeters contract expires following next season.
Since this is a biography, it doesnt have a plot like a normal book, but it includes secrets of his life you may not know. He has been the chief executive officer ceo and part owner of the miami marlins of major league baseball mlb since september 2017. The contract series books 15 book by derek jeter, paul mantell. Fair ball book by derek jeter, paul mantell official. And as public a figure as he has been, he is in many ways the least known. The contract was that he had to keep his grades up in order to play baseball. The contract baseball series book 1 kindle edition by derek jeter author. Rules derek had to obey in order to play and continue on his path and dream. Derek jeter has 22 books on goodreads with 7873 ratings. This is one of those times i am asking myself, why, why, why did you wait so long to read this richard vanryan works at anderson, inc, a cut throat advertising firm.
Little leaguer gives a thumbsup to jeters first book for. Derek was born in new jersey and moved to kalamazoo, michigan, when he was four. Its too early to close the book on anybody acquired. Derek jeter is the main character and he goes to his middle school and he loves to play baseball and is determined to be the best player he can be. The book itself is focused on derek jeter when he is in 3rd grade also the age of my grandson. Jeters publishing company also has three more books and a.
The contract series by derek jeter the first three books in the new york times bestselling middle grade series inspired by the life of iconic new york yankee. Fair ball by derek jeter is a book about what it was like when he was growing up as a kid and stories about his life. Derek jeter and the new york yankees reached a preliminary agreement saturday on a threeyear contract with an option for 2014, two people familiar with the. The yankees shortstop fractured his ankle against the tigers. They put together a contract for derekits rules include respect others, respect yourself, and. Derek jeter books list of books by author derek jeter. It is about a boy named derek jeter who wants to be a professional baseball player when he grows up. Yankees and derek jeter agree on contract cbs news. The journey of derek jeter oconnor makes it known in the introduction. Derek jeter is a legend in professional sports and a role model for many youth around the country. The book the contract is very interesting and inspiring because he doesnt give up even when no one believes that he will become a baseball player. Derek jeter has played major league baseball for the new york yankees for nineteen seasons and is a fivetime world series champion. Dec 04, 2010 derek jeter and the new york yankees reached a preliminary agreement saturday on a threeyear contract with an option for 2014, two people familiar with the negotiations told the associated press. Well, the contract was something that his parents came up with in order for derek to play baseball.
The contract book by derek jeter, paul mantell official. The contract baseball series book 1 kindle edition by jeter, derek. The journey of derek jeter is a great book for baseball lovers. So lets look to a classic movie for guidance on the mess that has become jeter s contract negotiations. Dec 28, 2018 derek jeter is rebranding the miami marlins from toptobottom. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read.
Would a massive contract for bryce harper help or hurt the organization. Jun 05, 2011 jeter declined to participate in this book, but teammates, friends, team executives and others provided oconnor with tales of derek the great. Casey close thought everybody wanted to handle this negotiation the right way, maybe because his client has done things the right way with the yankees from the day derek jeter. In the locker room everyone was celebrating as derek jeter was trying to get to the exit so he could find his parents. Jeter s publishing company also has three more books and a movie set for release at some point in the notsodistant future. As a young boy, derek jeter dreams of being the shortstop for the new york yankees. The contract contract, book 1 by derek jeter fantastic fiction. I thought the book, the contract, by derek jeter and paul mantell, would inspire. A fivetime world series champion, jeter is regarded as a central figure of the yankees success of the late 1990s and early 2000s for his hitting, baserunning, fielding. Inspired by derek jeters own life, fair ball is the fourth middle grade novel in the new york times bestselling jeter publishing program and focuses on the theme the world isnt always fair. The contract is book one in the contract series by melanie moreland.
The contract tells a story of a young derek jeter that enters into a. Nov 08, 2019 the contract by derek jeter is an excellent book to read. New book coming out portraying derek jeter as lessthancaptainy. Jeter wrote it with paul mantell, and it is based on his own life as a little leaguer. If he followed the contract he would get an extra surprise, attending a yankees baseball game. This paperback boxed set contains the first three middle grade novels in the new york times bestselling jeter publishing program. The contract baseball series book 1 kindle edition by. This book tells the story of dereks love of baseball and the contract he signed with his parents. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Apr 26, 2016 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. Yankees negotiations with derek jeter take ugly turn.
The future hall of famer, who is set for retirement following the 2014 season, has penned a childrens book titled the contract. There are some great moral values presented by his parents to derek and written up in a contract that derek must sign to continue to play baseball. The debut book in the jeter publishing imprint, the contract is a middle grade baseball novel inspired by the youth of legendary sports icon and role model derek jeter. Derek jeters agent casey close says yankees public. He is a true legend in professional sports and a role model for young people on the field and through his turn 2 foundation. Derek jeter is a fourteentime allstar and fivetime world series winner who has played for one teamthe storied new york yankeesfor all twenty seasons of his major league career.
The final walkoff now that derek jeter has joined the ranks of baseball immortals, we pause, in appreciation, to look at what he has meant to the yankees, to the game, to all of us. One said he was better than beaver cleaver because. Inspired by derek jeters childhood, the contract is the first book in. Derek jeter is a legend in professional sports and a role model for many youths around the country. At the top of the paper, in capital letters, were the words contract for derek jeter. This book started off as the yankees just winning their third world series in just four years. 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. Adult titles are published in conjunction with the gallery books imprint, and childrens titles are done with the aladdin imprint. The contract contract, book 1 by derek jeter book cover, description, publication history. Just try to make solid contact, stay level and in control.
The debut book in the jeter publishing imprint, the contract is a middlegrade baseball novel inspired by the youth of. The debut book in the new york times bestselling contract series, the. 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. Book report on the life you imagine by derek jeter writework. I know im a couple of months late on this, but i finally got around to finishing ian oconnors book the captain. Derek jeter books list of books by author derek jeter thriftbooks. Derek jeter is the cool, confident captain of the new york yankees, whose remarkable talent and allamerican image place him in a league of his own.
Derek jeter project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Derek jeter sports illustrated see best of photos of the baseball legend. A common core curriculum guide for the contract by derek jeter. Derek jeter is undoubtedly the most talked about, argued about, cheered, booed and ultimately respected baseball player of his generation.
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