Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team
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"A wonderful illustration of what a great game baseball is and how it brings families together. Brothers at Bat is a story any baseball fan will enjoy and one that we all should know." --Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr.
"A captivating story, impeccable layout, and glorious illustrations make this historical account an unqualified winner." --New York Times Book Review
The amazing true story of the longest-running all-brother team in history! Full of action, drama, and excitement, the never-before-told tale of the Hall of Fame team is vividly brought to life in expert storytelling and stunning vintage-style art.
The Acerra family had sixteen children, including twelve ball-playing boys. It was the 1930s, and many families had lots of kids. But only one had enough to field a baseball team . . . with three on the bench! They loved the game, but more important, they cared for and supported each other and stayed together as a team. Nothing life threw their way--not even a World War--could stop them.
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 04/03/2012
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.9lbs
Size: 10.20h x 9.70w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9780547385570
Age: Ages 4-8
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 149982 / Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team
Award: Monarch Award - Nominee
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Red Clover Award - Nominee
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Award: Sequoyah Book Awards - Nominee
Award: California Young Reader Medal - Winner
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2012
Publishers Weekly 02/06/2012 pg. 60
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2012 pg. 135
School Library Journal 04/01/2012 pg. 153
Shelf Awareness 04/13/2012
New York Times Book Review 04/08/2012 pg. 23
Booklist 04/15/2012 pg. 62
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2012 - Book Of Special Distinction
NY Times Notable Bks of Year 12/02/2012 pg. 33
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2013 pg. 11
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 168 - Superior,Well Above Average
About the Author
Audrey Vernick is the author of several picture books as well as the middle grade novel Water Balloon. She lives in Ocean, New Jersey. Please visit her at www.audreyvernick.com.
Steven Salerno has illustrated many picture books, several of which he wrote. This is his first about baseball. He lives in New York City. Visit him at www.stevensalerno.com.