Second Chance

Baseball Buddies #2

by Aaron Derr, Matt Rowe (illustrator)

The Manatees are finally having fun this baseball season under new captain Luis.


Embracing teamwork, they welcome troubled players Ty and Savannah, hoping to give them a second chance after they were kicked off a former team. Can the Manatees learn to accept the newcomers? Can they teach Ty and Savannah to be good teammates? And can they all work together to beat the best team in the league, the Dragons?


Baseball Buddies stories explore the power of working together, accepting differences to build a team, and the lasting friendships that form when given a chance.

160 pages, Hardcover

Published March 4, 2025

Reviews

[Red Chair Press · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Whether a child plays baseball, watches baseball, or even enjoys a good story about baseball, this book is a must-have in any early reader's collection." --Children's Literature, a CLCD Company.

"A highly amusing ‘sports-themed’ novel for 9 -12 year olds. A RED RIBBON WINNER and highly recommended!" -- The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

Large-Print and Dyslexic editions available too.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars
The Manatees have their hands full when two new teammates want to join their team but at first meeting are terrible sports.