- Shop
- >
- Children's Fiction
- >
- Middle Grade
- >
- Pitching for Success [hc]
Pitching for Success [hc]
Character Lessons, the Joe Nuxhall Way
By Doug Coates [Ohio]
Eleven-year-old Little Leaguer Dominic is struggling with his pitching and his temper, but his coach, who is also his father, and Cincinnati Reds baseball legend Joe Nuxhall inspire Dominic to become a good sport and compassionate person. Includes chapters pertaining to character traits such as attitude, sportsmanship, acceptance, courage, compassion, and appreciation. 69 pages
"A terrific story matched with a terrific man. Pitching for Success is the perfect book for teaching young boys and girls the character traits Cincinnati Reds pitcher and broadcaster Joe Nuxhall lived by. Young Dominic, like Joe, has a good heart." -Sean Casey, former Cincinnati Reds first baseman
"Oh how Dad would have loved this story." -Kim Nuxhall
March 13, 2014
Signed copies are available
Interest Level=Grades 3-6
Check out the author's newest book, Riley's Winning Catch: Good Character Prevails!