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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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Swindle

Swindle
Written by Gordon Korman

After a mean collector named Swindle cons him out of his valuable Babe Ruth baseball card, Griffin Bing cobbles together a crew of misfits to break into Swindle’s compound and recapture the card. There are many things standing in their way, including a surly guard dog, but Griffin and his team are going to get back what’s his.

Thematic Links: Baseball - Collections - Trading - Crime

Details

ISBN:

9780439903455

Call Number:

F KOR

Standing Collection Status:

In Collection

Publisher:

Scholastic Inc.

Publication Year:

2008

Format:

Paperback

Price:

$7.99

Number of Pages:

252

Size:

5.25" x 7.625"

Intended Level:

Ages 8-12

Reading Level:

Grades 4-6