Down to the Last Out: The Journal of Biddy Owens, the Negro Leagues: Birmingham, Alabama, 1948
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 144
Published: 2013
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"Down to the Last Out: The Journal of Biddy Owens, the Negro Leagues: Birmingham, Alabama, 1948" follows the journey of a young African American boy named Biddy Owens, who dreams of playing baseball in the Negro Leagues. Set against the backdrop of racial segregation, Biddy documents his experiences, challenges, and aspirations in a journal. As he navigates the trials of talent and race, Biddy's determination and love for the game shine through. The story captures the excitement of baseball while highlighting the social injustices of the era, blending personal ambition with a broader historical context. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called My Name Is America .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Scholastic Paperbacks .
Walter Dean Myers is an award-winning writer of fiction, non-fiction and poetry for young people. His many titles include the Newbery Honor Books Scorpions and Somewhere in the Darkness, and the Caldecott Honor Book Harlem in collaboration with his son Christopher, who also worked with him on Monster. Walter Dean Myers grew up in Harlem and now lives in Jersey City, New Jersey, with his family.
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