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King of the Mound: My Summer with Satchel Paige

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Availability:In StockContributor:Wes TookeAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2013-02-19Pages:160
Language:EnglishPublisher:Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersISBN-13:9781442433472ISBN-10:1442433477UPC:9781442433472Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Sports & Recreation, Social Themes, Boys & MenBook Topic:Baseball & SoftballAward:2015 Nutmeg Book Award Nominee - Intermediate Award|Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award Nominee - Children's AwardSize:7.87 x 5.25 x 0.39 inchesWeight:0.2601Product ID:SCCPCJSWZA
Baseball legend Satchel Paige changes a boy's life in this coming-of-age tale from the author of Lucky.

When Nick is released from the hospital after suffering from polio, he is sure that his father will never look at him in the same way again. Once the best pitcher in youth league, Nick now walks with a limp and is dependent on a heavy leg brace. He isn't sure he will ever return to the mound, never mind be the star he once was.

When Nick starts working for Mr. Churchill, the owner of the semiprofessional team Nick's dad plays for, he meets Satchel Paige, arguably the best pitcher in the world. Not allowed in the major leagues because of his skin color, Satchel teaches Nick that some things can be overcome with hard work and dedication, and that just because you're down, you are most certainly not out.

As Satchel and his unique teammates barnstorm toward a national baseball tournament, Nick wonders if he can really overcome what seems like the impossible and pitch again.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersISBN-13:9781442433472ISBN-10:1442433477UPC:9781442433472Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Sports & Recreation, Social Themes, Boys & MenBook Topic:Baseball & SoftballAward:2015 Nutmeg Book Award Nominee - Intermediate Award|Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award Nominee - Children's AwardSize:7.87 x 5.25 x 0.39 inchesWeight:0.2601Product ID:SCCPCJSWZA
C. W. Tooke has worked as a feature writer and editorial consultant and has published features in Salon, New Jersey Monthly, and the Princeton Alumni Weekly. His first novel, Lucky was a Junior Library Guild Selection. He lives in San Francisco with his wife and dog
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Awards

🏆 2015 Nutmeg Book Award Nominee - Intermediate Award|Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award Nominee - Children's Award

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Wes Tooke

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Wes Tooke

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