Patrick Henry Is Dead... And Liberty Ain't Looking So Good Either |
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Author:
| Crumley, C. S. |
ISBN: | 978-1-61005-375-4 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
Publisher: | BookLogix
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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Eileen Jedlicka has written another historical fantasy book--this time, "Baseball"
is the narrator on a journey through American history. Ball accompanies the
reader through five periods of history in which baseball has shaped history,
and history has changed baseball.
Ball is captured along with Morgan during a Civil War
battle. Ball says, "I couldn't believe that I was a Confederate
prisoner of war--a Civil War POW." He traces their journey
home together, ending with an encounter...
More DescriptionEileen Jedlicka has written another historical fantasy book--this time, "Baseball"
is the narrator on a journey through American history. Ball accompanies the
reader through five periods of history in which baseball has shaped history,
and history has changed baseball.
Ball is captured along with Morgan during a Civil War
battle. Ball says, "I couldn't believe that I was a Confederate
prisoner of war--a Civil War POW." He traces their journey
home together, ending with an encounter with President
Abraham Lincoln.
Ball loves Mama and helps her win a spot in the
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League started
during World War II. He says, "She smelled like Chanel No.
5 and tasted like chicken soup." Ball chronicles the family's
war contributions on the battlefield and home front.
Ball is caught by Oliver during a game at Dodger Stadium
celebrating Jackie Robinson Day. Oliver tells Ball, "I've
always dreamt of catching you, #42. Thank you for finding your
way into my glove." Ball and Oliver learn about Robinson's
contribution to baseball and history.
Ball helps a little girl deal with the Cold War's frightening
hold on America. They concentrate on the Mantle-Maris
home-run race instead of the two superpowers' Arms
Race. "With these two power-hitters maybe we could win the
World Series. Mantle and Maris were our superpowers."
Ball wonders what his path will be as Carmen puts in his
last stitch. "She told me I was special and that there were great
things in store for me." What would Ball do to help America
after September 11, 2001?