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The Submarine Pitch

Matt Christopher · 1976

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsNo cautions above 0/5 published
Strongest positivesGood role models 3/5 · Kindness & empathy 3/5
Series positionBook 8 · Baseball Books
Recommendation2.8/5

Strongest reviewed positive: good role models.

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Strongest reviewed positive: good role models.

Recommendation 2.8/5

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Strongest cautions

  • No numeric ratings published yet.

Strongest positives

  • Good role models3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

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Series progression

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  1. Book 1 · Jinx Glove
    Products & advertising1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · Catcher with a glass armAges 8+
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 3 · The fox steals homeAges 8+
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  4. Book 4 · The Year Mom Won the PennantAges 8+
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 5 · The Kid Who Only Hits Homers
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  6. Book 6 · Look Who's Playing First Base
    Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  7. Book 7 · Miracle at the plateAges 8+
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  8. Book 8 · The Submarine Pitch
    About the same
  9. Book 9 · Challenge at second baseAges 8+
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  10. Book 10 · Baseball Jokes and Riddles
    Strong language1/5
    About the same
  11. Book 11 · Return of the home run kidAges 8+
    Strong language1/5
    About the same
  12. Book 12 · Baseball TurnaroundAges 8+
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5
    About the same
  13. Book 13 · Stealing Home
    Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  14. Book 14 · New York Yankees: Legendary Sports Teams
    Products & advertising2/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  15. Book 15 · Little LeftyAges 7+
    Frightening scenes1/5
    Gets gentler
  16. Book 16 · Double play at shortAges 8+
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  17. Book 17 · Man Out at First
    Frightening scenes1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  18. Book 18 · Reluctant Pitcher
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  19. Book 19 · Windmill Windup
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  20. Book 20 · Great Moments in Baseball History
    Violence1/5
    Gets gentler
  21. Book 21 · The diamond champsAges 8+
    Violence1/5
    About the same

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What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience1/5
Why this rating?

The story may involve emotional courage in confronting a painful friendship lesson, but the description does not establish a major bravery theme.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages thinking about problem-solving and sports techniques.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into sports ethics and interpersonal relationships.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Friendship and the responsibility towards others are central.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The premise explicitly presents a lesson about friendship, likely involving generosity, trust, or understanding.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters navigate realistic moral challenges in youth sports.

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