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Synopsis
Details the rise of Derek Jeter through the minor leagues and his subsequent seasons with the New York Yankees.
Bruce Adelson, J.D. - Children's Literature
This biography, part of the publisher's Benchmark "All-Stars" series of books about six prominent athletes, features Derek Jeter, star of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees. The title is brightly illustrated with excellent photographs and the text moves quickly. There is also a helpful glossary and a chart depicting Jeter's professional baseball statistics. The author has done his homework well—chronicling Jeter's career path from high school baseball star in Kalamazoo, Michigan, through minor league baseball to the Big Apple, where he became a star. This title not only discusses Jeter's on-field career, it also touches upon his biracial heritage—his father is African American and his mother is white. The author does an admirable job of briefly discussing the racial prejudice and taunts Jeter faced growing up. Not surprisingly, the focus here, as it should be, is on Jeter's Yankee career and his contributions to the team's four World Series titles during his tenure. By all accounts, Derek Jeter has proven to be a model athletic citizen and role model for children. Including his biography in this series was a wise decision by the publisher. The comprehensive nature of this title makes it an ideal selection for schools and libraries. 2004, Benchmark Books/Marshall Cavendish, Ages 9 to 12.
Editorials
Children's Literature
This biography, part of the publisher's Benchmark "All-Stars" series of books about six prominent athletes, features Derek Jeter, star of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees. The title is brightly illustrated with excellent photographs and the text moves quickly. There is also a helpful glossary and a chart depicting Jeter's professional baseball statistics. The author has done his homework well—chronicling Jeter's career path from high school baseball star in Kalamazoo, Michigan, through minor league baseball to the Big Apple, where he became a star. This title not only discusses Jeter's on-field career, it also touches upon his biracial heritage—his father is African American and his mother is white. The author does an admirable job of briefly discussing the racial prejudice and taunts Jeter faced growing up. Not surprisingly, the focus here, as it should be, is on Jeter's Yankee career and his contributions to the team's four World Series titles during his tenure. By all accounts, Derek Jeter has proven to be a model athletic citizen and role model for children. Including his biography in this series was a wise decision by the publisher. The comprehensive nature of this title makes it an ideal selection for schools and libraries. 2004, Benchmark Books/Marshall Cavendish, Ages 9 to 12.—Bruce Adelson, J.D.