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Product Details
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, March 2006
Trade Paperback, 40 pages
ISBN-10: 0689874375
ISBN-13: 9780689874376
Grades: K - 3
Awards and Nominations
- Texas Bluebonnet Award
- Young Hoosier Book Award Master List (IN)
Description
No one knew better than Shoeless Joe Jackson what was needed to become the best baseball player ever: a good bat. And no one knew more about bats than Ol' Charlie Ferguson of South Carolina, a good friend of Joe's. With love, nurture, and a lot of hard work, the two friends created Black Betsy -- the finest bat in all the land. And with a bat the likes of her by his side, you can bet Joe went all the way to the major leagues!
"One of baseball's greats receives star treatment in this compelling book."
-- Publishers Weekly
"Will capture the attention of young baseball fans."
-- School Library Journal
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