Baseball World Series

Name: Baseball World Series
ISBN: 9780316212953

by Matt Christopher

Cousins and best friends Liam and Carter have always dreamed of winning the Little League World Series. Now, their teams are playing against each other for the championship title, forcing them to conf

About This Book

This exciting chapter book, the final installment in a popular series, pits two best friends and cousins, Liam and Carter, against each other in the Little League Baseball World Series. It explores the intense emotions of high-stakes competition, the bonds of family and friendship, and the difficult lessons of sportsmanship, winning, and losing. While the age range is broad, it's most suitable for independent readers aged 8-11, or as a read-aloud for younger sports enthusiasts who can follow a longer narrative. It's a great choice for children who love baseball and need to understand the complexities of competition.

The final book in the series has Liam and Carter's teams on the verge of winning the greatest championship of all: the Little League Baseball® World Series. Cousins and best friends who grew up playing baseball together, Liam and Carter must now play against each other to achieve their dreams of winning the Series title! One cousin will win, and the other will lose.--

Concepts

Friendship & Loyalty Resilience & Perseverance Teamwork & Collaboration Love & Family Fear & Bravery Self-Confidence & Identity Justice & Fairness Joy & Gratitude Sadness & Grief Sibling Rivalry Growing Up Peer Pressure Sports Family & Siblings Friendship & Social

Discussion Prompts

How do you think Liam and Carter felt knowing they had to play against each other in such an important game?

What does good sportsmanship look like, whether you win or lose?

Have you ever had to compete against a friend or family member? How did it feel, and how did you handle it?

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