| Baseball Crazy Contributor(s): Mercado, Nancy (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0142413712 ISBN-13: 9780142413715 Publisher: Puffin Books OUR PRICE: $6.64 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2009 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: How magical is the experience of attending your very first baseball game and hearing the crack of the bat resound throughout the stadium? Whatas more terrifying than being out in left field praying the ball doesnat come your way? Who better are the friends you make while playing out on that diamond? Here are ten new fictional stories that celebrate all aspects of the game of baseball. And what a starting lineup! From John H. Ritter, author of "The Boy Who Saved Baseball," to Newbery Awardawinning Jerry Spinelli, this is a gathering of ten great authors for children, some of whom are specifically known for their writing about baseball. Featuring a story told in poems and another in a play format, "Baseball Crazy" is a truly diverse collection that will appeal to fanatics of the sport as well as those sitting hesitantly out on the bench. Batter up! |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Baseball - Juvenile Fiction | Short Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Adolescence & Coming Of Age |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2007026649 |
| Lexile Measure: 820 |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 5.12" W x 7.76" (0.33 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Catalog Heading - Language Arts - Curriculum Strand - Language Arts |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 120545 Reading Level: 4.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: How magical is the experience of attending your very first baseball game and hearing the crack of the bat resound throughout the stadium? What's more terrifying than being out in left field praying the ball doesn't come your way? Who better are the friends you make while playing out on that diamond? Here are ten fictional stories that celebrate all aspects of the game of baseball. Baseball Crazy is a diverse collection that will hit a home run with all fans of the sport, from the most loyal old-timers to the newest rookies. Batter up Stories by: |