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Brothers at Bat|Audrey Vernick
Brothers at Bat : The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team
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"A wonderful illustration of what a great game baseball is and how it brings families together. Brothers at Bat is a story any baseball fan will enjoy and one that we all should know." --Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr.

"A captivating story, impeccable layout, and glorious illustrations make this historical account an unqualified winner." --New York Times Book Review

The amazing true story of the longest-running all-brother team in history! Full of action, drama, and excitement, the never-before-told tale of the Hall of Fame team is vividly brought to life in expert storytelling and stunning vintage-style art.

The Acerra family had sixteen children, including twelve ball-playing boys. It was the 1930s, and many families had lots of kids. But only one had enough to field a baseball team . . . with three on the bench! They loved the game, but more important, they cared for and supported each other and stayed together as a team. Nothing life threw their way--not even a World War--could stop them.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780547385570
  • ISBN-10: 0547385579
  • Publisher: Clarion Books
  • Publish Date: April 2012
  • Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.7 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.9 pounds
  • Page Count: 40
  • Reading Level: Ages 4-8

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