Batter up for the first-ever children's book about Larry Doby, the first
African-American player to hit a home run in the World Series.
The
year is 1948, and Homer and his daddy are baseball crazy. Ever since
last season, when their man Larry Doby followed Jackie Robinson across
baseball's color line and signed on with their team, the Cleveland
Indians, it's been like a dream come true. And today Larry Doby and the
Indians are playing Game Four of the World Series against the Boston
Braves! With a play-by-play narration capturing all the excitement of
that particular game - and the special thrill of listening to it on the
radio with family at home - Chris Crowe and Mike Benny craft a
compelling tribute to an unsung legend. Kid-friendly and vividly
illustrated, this long-overdue biography, featuring an extensive
bibliography and historical note, illuminates the effect Larry Doby had
on his fans as both a baseball hero and a champion for civil rights.
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