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Kenny, the promising newcomer on Angel Park's Little League baseball team, finds himself in a serious slump. As his teammates and community expect him to lead them to victory, he must confront the pressure of performing at the highest level of youth baseball. The story follows his attempts to regain confidence and overcome the challenges that arise when talent meets intense expectations.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Dean Hughes
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