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40 pp.
| Child's
| October, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 1-56766-918-2$$25.64
(4)
4-6
Journey to Freedom series.
A large typeface, wide margins, and plentiful sepia photographs will draw reluctant readers to this brief biography of the African-American athlete who broke baseball's color line. Though the tone is superficial, the book sufficiently covers Robinson's professional accomplishments and provides a rushed overview of his personal life. A time line is included. Bib., glos., ind.