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Leonetti, Mike
2 Reviews
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
David Kim.
This coupling of a Little Leaguer's struggles at the plate and Hank Aaron's historic season in which he broke Babe Ruth's home run record never really finds its equilibrium. Mark can't stop swinging for the fences until he meets his hero, who advises him to concentrate on getting RBIs. The acrylic illustrations are stiff but nicely capture some moments. Bib.
Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Chris O'Leary.
In 1958 Baltimore, Billy's determination to play quarterback for his school team gets a boost when he meets his hero, Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas. Wooden dialogue and lackluster football description mar this message-driven story of inspiration, which never really scores a touchdown but may appeal to young football fans. Illustrations in sepia-toned acrylics, though stiff, nicely reflect the time period.
Reviewer: Carolyn Shute
2 reviews
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