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The Streak: How Joe DiMaggio Became America's Hero

3.7/5 ( ratings)

In the summer of 1941, Yankee center fielder Joe DiMaggio and his favorite bat, Betsy Ann, begin the longest hitting streak in baseball history. But when Betsy Ann goes missing, will DiMaggio keep hitting? Set on the brink of World War II, this is a spellbinding account of a sports story that united the country and made DiMaggio a hero, at a time when one was profoundly needed. Barb Rosenstock’s action-packed text and Terry Widener’s powerful illustrations capture DiMaggio’s drive as well as his frustration. The book also includes headlines, quotes, stats, and a detailed bibliography.

Language: English

Pages: 32

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Calkins Creek

Release: March 01, 2014

ISBN: 159078992X

ISBN 13: 9781590789926

The Streak: How Joe DiMaggio Became America's Hero

3.7/5 ( ratings)

In the summer of 1941, Yankee center fielder Joe DiMaggio and his favorite bat, Betsy Ann, begin the longest hitting streak in baseball history. But when Betsy Ann goes missing, will DiMaggio keep hitting? Set on the brink of World War II, this is a spellbinding account of a sports story that united the country and made DiMaggio a hero, at a time when one was profoundly needed. Barb Rosenstock’s action-packed text and Terry Widener’s powerful illustrations capture DiMaggio’s drive as well as his frustration. The book also includes headlines, quotes, stats, and a detailed bibliography.

Language: English

Pages: 32

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Calkins Creek

Release: March 01, 2014

ISBN: 159078992X

ISBN 13: 9781590789926

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