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De Marco, Tony

Jackie Robinson

40 pp. | Child's | October, 2001 | Library ISBN 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.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

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