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McKissack, Patricia , McKissack, Fredrick

Satchel Paige: The Best Arm in Baseball

32 pp. | Enslow | August, 2002 | Library ISBN 0-7660-1699-4 $$14.95
1992

(4) K-3 Great African Americans series. This is a brief, somewhat superficial profile of the baseball player who rose to fame in the Negro Leagues and later joined the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first black pitcher in the American League. The simple text, large typeface, and numerous black-and-white photos (some not well reproduced) make this a suitable choice for reluctant readers. A timeline is included. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta