Jackie Robinson (Trophy Chapter Book)

Rudeen, Kenneth

ISBN 10: 0064420426 / ISBN 13: 9780064420426

Published by HarperCollins (edition ), 1996

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 0064420426-11-1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Jackie Robinson (Trophy Chapter Book)
• Publisher: HarperCollins (edition )
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0064420426
• ISBN 13: 9780064420426
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Hays, Michael
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

When Jackie Robinson first stepped up to bat for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 194 7, he faced a long, hard battle. People called him horrible names. Pitchers aimed the ball right for his head. And players used the spikes on their baseball shoes to cut his legs.

Jackie Robinson didn't back down. As the first black player in the white major leagues, he had made up his mind to play ball-and to open baseball's doors to all black men. This is the dramatic story of his triumph.

About the Authors

Kenneth Rudeen has written many sports biographies for young readers, including Roberto Clemente. He lives in South Salem, NY.

Michael Hays is the illustrator of several books for children, including Abiyoyo by Pete Seeger and Hello, Tree! by Joanne Ryder. He lives in Oak Park, IL.