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When the Angel Park Dodgers are rattled by the Reds, rookie Jacob attempts to help them relax with meditation exercises he finds in a sports psychology book. However, the exercises seem to have a counterintuitive effect, making the team even more stressed. As Jacob delves deeper into the book, he discovers a series of experiments that suggest the power of meditation is purely imaginary and that the real solution lies in understanding the game and maintaining focus.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Dean Hughes
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