Library's review
Read the story of one of baseball’s greatest pitchers. Despite being one of the only Jewish players at the time, Koufax perseveres in the sport as he overcomes his own challenges.
Genres
Publication
Schwartz & Wade (2009), 40 pages
Description
In this striking picture book biography, an old-timer tells us what made Sandy Koufax so amazing. We learn that the beginning of his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers was rocky, that he was shy with his teammates, and experienced discrimination as one of the only Jews in the game. We hear that he actually quit, only to return the next season--different--firing one rocket after another over the plate. We watch him refuse to play in the 1965 World Series because it is a Jewish high holy day. And we see him in pain because of an overused left arm, eventually retiring at the peak of his career. Finally, we are told that people are still "scratchin' their heads over Sandy," who remains a modest hero and a mystery to this day.
Awards
Triple Crown Awards (Nominee — 2012)
Sydney Taylor Book Award (Honor Book — 2010)
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Informational Books — 2011)
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — 2011)
South Dakota Children's Book Awards (Nominee — 2012)
Flicker Tale Award (Nominee — 2010)
Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award (Honor Award — 2010)
CCBC Choices (2010)
Children's Favorites Awards (Selection — 2010)
Notable Children's Book (2010)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
40
Physical description
40 p.; 11.33 inches
ISBN
0375837388 / 9780375837388
DDC/MDS
796.357092 |