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107 pp.
| Abrams/Amulet
| April, 2012
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4197-0287-7$15.95
|
PaperISBN 978-1-4197-0262-4$5.95
(4)
1-3
Topps® League Story series.
Illustrated by
Eric Wight.
As a batboy for the Pine City Porcupines, Chad discovers that his baseball cards can help the team mascot brighten a young fan's day (Jinxed) and inspire a player to steal bases (Steal). Though they're about as substantial as ballpark popcorn, these chapter books, filled with stats and minor league fun, offer avid baseball fans a seat in the dugout. Review covers these Topps® League Story titles: Jinxed! and Steal That Base!
107 pp.
| Abrams/Amulet
| April, 2012
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4197-0286-0$15.95
|
PaperISBN 978-1-4197-0261-7$5.95
(4)
1-3
Topps® League Story series.
Illustrated by
Eric Wight.
As a batboy for the Pine City Porcupines, Chad discovers that his baseball cards can help the team mascot brighten a young fan's day (Jinxed) and inspire a player to steal bases (Steal). Though they're about as substantial as ballpark popcorn, these chapter books, filled with stats and minor league fun, offer avid baseball fans a seat in the dugout. Review covers these Topps® League Story titles: Jinxed! and Steal That Base!
(4)
1-3
Topps® League Story series.
Illustrated by
Eric Wight.
Batboy Chad's baseball cards help calm his teammate so he can pitch a perfect game (Zip It!) and satisfy a grumpy fan who's been asked to return Teddy "the Bear" Larrabee's birthday home-run ball (823rd). They're insubstantial, but these chapter books, filled with stats and minor league action, offer baseball fans quick and easy reads. Review covers these Topps® League titles: Zip It! and The 823rd Hit.
(4)
1-3
Topps® League Story series.
Illustrated by
Eric Wight.
Batboy Chad's baseball cards help calm his teammate so he can pitch a perfect game (Zip It!) and satisfy a grumpy fan who's been asked to return Teddy "the Bear" Larrabee's birthday home-run ball (823rd). They're insubstantial, but these chapter books, filled with stats and minor league action, offer baseball fans quick and easy reads. Review covers these Topps® League titles: Zip It! and The 823rd Hit.