Stealing Home: The Story of Jackie Robinson (Scholastic Biography)

Barry Denenberg

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Publication Date: May 1st, 1990

Publisher:

Scholastic Paperbacks

ISBN:

9780590425605

Pages:

128

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Description

Jackie Robinson was a great athlete, but his destiny went far beyond the baseball diamond. As the first black man to play in the all-white baseball leagues, he was a symbol of courage, hope, and unity for all black and white Americans, and for people throughout the world. A fresh new biography of an American hero. Illustrated.

About the Author

Barry Denenberg is a critically acclaimed author of nonfiction and historical fiction. His historical fiction books include titles in the Dear America, My Name Is America, and Royal Diaries series, many of which have been named NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People. His nonfiction books have covered a wide array of topics, from Anne Frank to Elvis Presley.Barry Denenberg lives in Bedford, New York, with his wife and daughter.

Stealing Home: The Story of Jackie Robinson (Scholastic Biography)

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About the Author

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