The Contract Jeter Publishing

In a world where there are so few positive sports star role-models - Derek Jeter stands out as a shining star in our home. We have all 4 of the books in his series. (We just received Fair Ball yesterday!) My 6 year old son has read The Contract, Hit or Miss, and Change Up; and has loved every one of them, as have I. My son even insisted on buying the books for his grandmother for her birthday (she's a librarian). She read and loved the books, and the two had great discussions about them! Each book has kept his interest through to the end, and are full of important life lessons. Knowing that these books are having a positive impact on my son's character and mind-frame does this Mamma's heart good. We will buy every one of the books in this series without a doubt, and if you have school-age boys - you should too! Read more

This book is extraordinary. Jeter has started a publishing company and his first offerings are stories written with great lessons, for life and pursuing your dreams about sports, for young boys and girls. The Contract was given to Deter by his parents, that he had to sign in exchange for their approval, to pursue sportsll. It is a great pattern for all parents to give to their kids. The book is short, double-spaced, easy read about his life, that includes the Ups and Downs, maintaining good school grades, home chores and playing ball. Excellent read for all young athletes. It is targeted for middle school age kids. I'm 80 and enjoyed it! Dee Read more

Great book and even stronger message for all who read it. My son even came to me and asked for a contract of his own that he follows religiously ! Everytime he might give us a hard time about something we simply mention his contract and he stops and thinks and then does what is asked of him. Bedtime is the best he even has set his watch so when it goes off at 9 he stops what he is doing and goes to bed. What a blessing not having to fuss at him to go to bed. Read more

Bought this book for our 8 year old son who loves baseball. The book is very well written and the story is great. We have been enjoying this book as part of our bedtime routine. It is great to for the younger kids to hear how one of the great players learned to discipline himself at a young age in order to achieve his dreams. Read more

Growing up as a as a fan of DJ, and a overall fan of baseball. It is great to see he made a path outside of the sport and for children to follow. I purchased every installment in the series for my young child to read, and gain a multitude of perspectives from the sport of baseball that I love. Read more

I purchased this book for my grandson's birthday. His family is a huge New York Yankee and Derek Jeter fan. Of course, I had to read the book first! This book is definitely written for middle grade children. The book itself is focused on Derek Jeter when he is in 3rd grade (also the age of my grandson.) There are some great moral values presented by his parents to Derek and written up in a contract that Derek must sign to continue to play baseball. The story spends time in the classroom as well as on the Little League baseball field. Although there were a lot of details of the baseball games (which were a bit much for me) I know that my grandson will love that. Much of the focus of this book is on the essay that Derek had to write as an assignment from his teacher on what he wants to be when he grows up. Even in third grade Derek knew he wanted to play shortstop for the New York Yankees. Derek's parents set the stage for that possibility with The Contract. As well as instilling the moral values it helped Derek to understand that only through hard work and determination could that dream become a reality. Derek's parents supported him and his dream and we all know now the result of those dreams. I understand that this book is the first of many that will follow. I am assuming that they will take the reader through the rest of Derek's story. All in all I think this is a must read for children. I cannot think of more than a handful of professional athletes that have shown us how a solid childhood background with strong moral values, hard work and the support of family can lead to fulfilling those childhood dreams. Read more

I am a Foster Grandparent in one of our local public schools working with 4th and 5th graders. I purchased specifically after hearing Derek Jeter talk about the contract he had with his parents. I have shared this book with a couple of the 5th grade boys and they have read it with interest - maybe for the great descriptions of the games, but the idea that determination, achievement and educations are all tied together seeps through their thought process. I will continue to share this book in the future. Read more

I bought this book for a neighbor boy that loves sports, and loves to read! I wanted to read it myself first to make sure it was age-appropriate. It's a great book! It's well-written, and promotes good life-long values, easy to follow, with enough sports action to engage a younger athlete. I plan to buy more copies and donate them to some of our elementary schools' libraries. Read more