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During a routine baseball practice, a key player from the Grizzlies is struck in the head by a baseball. As his teammates notice odd behavior, they must decide whether to hide his injury or address the risks of a serious head trauma. The story explores friendship, responsibility, and the pressures of youth sports.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Matt Christopher
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