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Hank Aaron Brave in Every Way Paperback - 2005 - 1st Edition

by Peter Golenbock; Paul Lee (Illustrator)

Before blacks were allowed in the major leagues, Hank Aaron was determined to play. This is the story of how he became a great ballplayer and an inspiration to us all.

Summary

On April 8, 1974, America watched as Hank Aaron stepped up to the plate and hit home run number 715! With that hit, he surpassed Babe Ruth's legendary baseball record and realized a lifelong dream.

Before blacks were allowed in the major leagues, Hank was determined to play. This is the story of how Hank Aaron became a great ballplayer and an inspiration to us all.

From the publisher

PETER GOLENBOCK is a well-known sports journalist as well as the author of Teammates and several New York Times Book Review bestsellers. He lives in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

PAUL LEE has illustrated two previous children's books for Harcourt. He lives in Placentia, California.

First line

It was the time of the Great Depression, and like millions of others, Herbert Aaron had great difficulty finding work.

Details

  • Title Hank Aaron Brave in Every Way
  • Author Peter Golenbock; Paul Lee (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Clarion Books
  • Date March 1, 2005
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780152052508 / 015205250X
  • Weight 0.37 lbs (0.17 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.1 x 8.72 x 0.1 in (28.19 x 22.15 x 0.25 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 850
  • Themes
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
  • Library of Congress subjects African Americans, Baseball players
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 00008855
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

Media reviews

"Takes the real-life tale of baseball slugger Hank Aaron and fashions it into a fable of hope, endurance, and faith."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Citations

  • Publishers Weekly, 02/07/2005, Page 0
  • PW Notes and Reprints, 02/07/2005, Page 62

About the author

PETER GOLENBOCK is a well-known sports journalist as well as the author of Teammates and several New York Times Book Review bestsellers. He lives in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

PAUL LEE has illustrated two previous children's books for Harcourt. He lives in Placentia, California.

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