The Contract
By: Paul Mantell
A true story about the 14 time All Star Derek Jeter's Childhood
As a little kid Derek Jeter dreams of being the shortstop for the New York Yankees. He even dreamed about himself in the world series. In little league he wanted to start shortstop but instead he started second base. Also he wanted to wear the number 13 but he ends up wearing number 2. He wanted 13 because that was his dads number.
This is a story about baseball.
''Shoot for the moon. But if you miss you'll land among the stars." -Les Brown
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"When Derek saw number 13 he freaked out yelling me me me!!! Sorry Derek this one's taken, said coach."
Derek Jeter
He wants to be the starting shortstop for the New York Yankees. Derek is determined, shows leadership towards his team, and is cooperative no matter where his coach puts him.
Pete Kozlowski
Pete yells at everyone, even when it's his fault.
Pete's Character traits are evil, stubborn, and rude.
Paul Mantell
The author of the book.
The conflict of the book is man vs. man.
On the team's first practice the coach assigned positions and numbers. The coach's son Pete took everything Derek wanted, Derek wasn't very happy about that.
Extra Information
No one believed in Derek the only people that did was his family. Everyone started laughing when when they found out that Derek wanted to start shortstop for the New York Yankees.
Trace Adkins - Swing (Lyric Video)