Derek Jeter: Substance / Style [Library Binding]

Mark Stewart (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6-Stewart profiles two young superstar shortstops. Both Rodriguez, who plays for the Seattle Mariners, and New York Yankee Jeter are at the top of their games and have already posted impressive numbers in their brief careers. While the texts are pretty standard sports biographies, the attractive format with lots of full-color pictures and little sidebar facts on almost every page are sure to appeal to the intended audience. Unfortunately, both books take readers only through the 1998 season. These titles will prove popular with many young fans, but will leave them wanting more.
Todd Morning, Schaumburg Township Public Library, IL
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Millbrook Press (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761315160
• ISBN-13: 978-0761315162
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,499,214 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well-written!, September 13, 2001

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Charles Jones (Roseland, NJ, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Derek Jeter: Substance And Style (Baseball's New Wave) (Paperback)

As a children's librarian, I am always looking to get guys "hooked" with a well-written and engaging story of a current sports hero, and this book is an excellent choice. It is appropriate for grades 5 to high school. It's even a quick enjoyable read for adults.
Its narrative style instantly engages the reader by relating the the story of Derek's fascination with the Yankees as a young boy and the personal journey that led to the realization of his dream.
The book also relates information about his family, his personal stats, and other interesting details of his life and career.
I very much look forward to the other sports biographies in this "Baseball's New Wave" series.

5.0 out of 5 stars What an AMAZING Man!!!!!!!!, November 23, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Derek Jeter: Substance And Style (Baseball's New Wave) (Paperback)

The book Substance and Style- Derek Jeter, by Mark Stewart, is a biography of Derek Jeter.

This book is takes place on the baseball field in both Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Yankee Stadium. It's mostly about Derek Jeter growing up, practicing every single day, rain or shine, and trying to fulfill his dream to become a shortstop for the Yankees. When Jeter was growing up, a few kids made fun of him because he wanted to play shortstop so badly, that he practiced every day, and I think that they were jealous because he was a better baseball player. Read this book to learn about Derek Jeter.

I would give this book 5 stars because it shows that you can do anything that you want to if you work hard for it.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Insights of Jeter You'll read!, October 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Derek Jeter: Substance And Style (Baseball's New Wave) (Paperback)

A great book! Very insightful about Jeter's life that kept me on the edge of my seat! If you're a devoted Jetermaniac, this is the book to buy!