Derek Jeter, Vol. 2

Children's Literature

Derek Jeter grew up in Michigan, but he spent many of his summers with his grandmother in New Jersey. Many of Derek's cousins lived nearby and many of them were fans of the New York Yankees baseball team. Derek's father had played baseball in college and always encouraged Derek to play baseball, too. Derek's dream was to play for the New York Yankees. His dream came true when he not only played for the Yankees, but also played in the World Series. Filled with statistics from the minor leagues and the major leagues, this title and this series will capture the reluctant middle school readers. An index is included, as well as Internet addresses and a glossary. One of titles in the "Sports Heroes" series, this is a recommended book for all upper elementary and middle school collections. 2001, Capstone Press, $21.26. Ages 8 to 12. Reviewer: Joyce Rice