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Rivals: A Baseball Great Novel Audiobook
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Cooperstown! Josh is thrilled when all his hard training pays off in a big way and his team, the Titans, makes it to a national tournament in Cooperstown, home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. More is on the line for Josh than just a trophy. Winning would mean everything to his dad—now Josh's coach. Winning could mean a major endorsement deal for the Titans and the attention of big league scouts!
After a dirty play and a brutal injury threaten to sideline Josh, he spies suspicious activity at the tournament. He tries to tell his good friend Jaden about what he's seen, but she's too busy spending time with the L.A. Comets' star player, Mickey Mullen Jr., to want to get involved. Jaden says she's doing research for the newspaper . . . but is she? Now Josh has a rival—both on the field and off—as he swings for the fences in a game that quickly becomes more dangerous.
New York Times bestselling author Tim Green delivers a hard-hitting look at what some teams will do to win in this gripping companion to Baseball Great.
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"How much courage do you have to achieve a goal? I liked the book but I do not know if I like how the parents handled the problems with Josh."
— Mrs (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Baseball fans will love the fast pace of the novel as well as the detailed descriptions of the Titan ball games.”
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“Real baseball aficionados will appreciate the treatment of some of the more subtle nuances of the game. Enjoyable, unpretentious escapism for youngsters, especially reluctant readers.”
— School Library Journal -
“Once again, Green effectively blends exciting sports and adventure.”
— Booklist
Rivals Listener Reviews
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" i think it is a great book so far about a baseball player overcoming an injury. and trying to to get a friend back "
— Bradley, 12/20/2013 -
" I really like this author! "
— Timothy, 10/23/2013 -
" Suspended at the end of every chapter "
— Sam, 10/9/2013 -
" Once i finish one of the books i am reading i am starting this book. "
— Adam, 9/15/2013 -
" Awesome!! couldnt put it down. "
— Konnor, 9/1/2012 -
" Enjoyed the baseball parts of this a lot! The sleuthing on their own got a little silly, but a fun silly and the book had some good lessons for young athletes. "
— Jon, 5/23/2012 -
" I have read five chapters and I can't get enough of this book! "
— Awesomelawson, 6/14/2011 -
" This was one of the best baseball books i have ever read. It is so real and i think any guy would like it. "
— Hunter, 5/23/2011 -
" It is an amazing book... If you like sports books and your a fan of sports, It is a great book<br/> "
— Max, 12/1/2010 -
" I thought the end was really good. "
— Liam, 12/1/2010 -
" I think that this book wasn't the best I would give it a 7 from 1 to 10. I would prefer this book for pople who really like sport books. "
— Kevin, 11/30/2010 -
" Solid read but not exceptional and a little predictable... enjoyable 3 and a half stars... "
— Joshua, 10/11/2010 -
" Baseball great is a GREAT book it starts slow and finish strong but i wouldn't recommend it unless you like baseball "
— Alex, 9/28/2010 -
" this book is very exciting! if you like baseball i would read this book! "
— Devin, 9/28/2010 -
" Loved the parts about actually playing baseball and all that goes with it. Did not love the main plot that serves as a warning about steroids. Also, the dialog was not very realistic among the 12 year-old protagonists. "
— Britt, 7/16/2010
About Tim Green
Tim Green is a Syracuse University alumnus. He is a former NFL player, a practicing lawyer, a New York Times bestselling author, a television personality, and a coach. Since 2007, his books have sold more than a million copies. Green lives with his wife and their five children in Upstate New York.