{"product_id":"the-travel-ball-series-making-the-team","title":"The Travel Ball Series: Making the Team","description":"\u003cp class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular pt-[9px] pb-0.5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep up to the plate with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eThe Travel Ball Series: Making the Team\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a heartfelt baseball novel for readers ages 9–13! This physical paperback is a book young readers can hold, carry in a bat bag, and read between games. It's a great screen-free pick for the young ballplayer in your life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular pt-[9px] pb-0.5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaniel Brown is the star of his small-town team. Then his dream falls apart, and the 11U player has to find a new path on the competitive travel ball circuit. For the first time, Daniel faces real adversity on the field and at home. It tests just how much he loves the game. Can he redefine what success means and beat his best friend in a win-or-go-home matchup?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular pt-[9px] pb-0.5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's why families love this story:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pt-[9px] pb-0.5 m-0 list-outside list-disc p-0 pt-[5px]\"\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"1\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eReal baseball, real heart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Written by a former Division 1 player and coach, the game action feels true to life for young athletes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"2\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eLessons that last:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Daniel's journey shows kids how to handle setbacks, stay resilient, and play the game the right way.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"3\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eMade for young readers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At 107 pages, it's a quick, exciting read for ages 9–13, including reluctant readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"4\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eA softcover to keep:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This paperback is easy to pack for road trips, tournaments, and long weekends at the ballpark.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"5\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eThe start of a series:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is Book 1 of The Travel Ball Series, and Daniel's story continues in Book 2!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular pt-[9px] pb-0.5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for a birthday gift, an end-of-season team present, or a stocking stuffer for a baseball-loving kid? Order your paperback copy today and give them a story they'll want to read again and again!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quality Starts Publishing LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45972377993260,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/9436\/7020\/files\/travel-ball-series-making-the-team-book.jpg?v=1791838907","url":"https:\/\/atasteofkentucky.com\/products\/the-travel-ball-series-making-the-team","provider":"A Taste of Kentucky","version":"1.0","type":"link"}