Willie and the All-Stars
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Book Description
Willie, an African-American boy growing up in Chicago, dreams of playing baseball in the Major Leagues, like his idols. But it's 1942, and Jackie Robinson is years away from breaking the color barrier. One day Willie sits with the old men in the neighborhood as they spin tall baseball tales. Willie knows the game like the back of his hand, but he's never heard of Josh Gibson or Cool Papa Bell. "Th... More
Book Information
Publisher | Philomel Books |
Binding | Hardcover (2 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 4-8 |
# of Pages | 32 |
ISBN-10 | 0399233407 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0399233401 |
Publication Date | 09/18/2008 |
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11/24/2009 Keith Schoch said: A fabulous book about a young boy who dreams of being in a league in which he's not wanted. He considers his dreams over until he hears about the Negro Leagues, and then one day attends an exhibition match that changes everything...
tags: black history, baseball, highly recommended
tags: black history, baseball, highly recommended
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