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Casey at the Bat

Casey at the Bat (cover)

Written by Ernest L. Thayer Illustrated by Joe Morse

Kids Can Press

Thayer's famous poem about the agonizing downfall of a baseball hero is brought to life by an innovative graphic novel-like treatment rendered in oil and acrylic.

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Shimmerdogs

Shimmerdogs
Written by Dianne Linden

Seven-year-old Mike has experienced a lot in his young life — his mother is a Canadian peacekeeper in Bosnia, he’s now living with his uncle and going to a new school and his elderly neighbour Mr. Lapinski dies. When he learns about shimmerdogs — dogs that were brought down to earth from the moon to bring peace — he finds a way to begin to heal. The prequel to Peacekeepers.

Details

ISBN:

9781897235379

Call Number:

F LIN

Standing Collection Status:

In Collection

Publisher:

Thistledown Press

Publication Year:

2008

Format:

Paperback

Price:

$10.95

Number of Pages:

134

Size:

5.25" x 7.5"

Intended Level:

Ages 9-12

Reading Level:

Grade 5