The Legend of Mickey Tussler: A Novel
School year: Year 7
No. of pages 304
Published: 2012
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This book is part of a book series called Mickey Tussler .
This book is aimed at children at US 6th grade-6th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.
There are 304 pages in this book.
It is a novel.
This book was published in 2012 by Skyhorse Publishing .
Frank Nappi has taught high school English and creative writing for over twenty years. Frank lives in Massapequa, New York, with his wife Julia and their two sons, Nicholas and Anthony.
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Praise for THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER: "In my work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America I see all kinds of challenges facing kids today, and this book does a very good job of treating gifted kids and teenagers with sensitivity and understanding in coping with and meeting these challenges."
--Alex Rodriguez
"A compelling tale that will touch the hearts of fans of the game
everywhere." --Fergie Jenkins, Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Pitcher
"A story with something for everyone. "THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER "is" "a walk off homerun." --Larry Izzo, New York Mets Scout
"A powerful baseball story, certain to rank among the best ever written." --Don Williams, retired sports columnist, Newark Star Ledger "Riveting. Rewarding. THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER reaches the heart the way Alex Rodriguez reaches the bleachers." - Bill Madden, New York Daily News "A powerful baseball story, certain to rank among the best ever written."
- Don Williams, retired sports columnist, Newark Star Ledger
"Not just a baseball masterpiece, but a clever, delightful, touching tale that is a triumph of imagination and empathy. "THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER "is Roy Hobbs meets The Rain Man."
Father Tom Hartman, Good Morning America's God Squad "In an age where scandal has taken over sports, especially baseball, it was refreshing to finally be transported to an age where the game is all that matters. Frank Nappi does an incredible job brining these people and players to life. A great read."
- Brian Kilmeade, author of New York Times bestseller The Games Do Count
Praise for THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER: "In my work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America I see all kinds of challenges facing kids today, and this book does a very good job of treating gifted kids and teenagers with sensitivity and understanding in coping with and meeting these challenges."
--Alex Rodriguez
"A compelling tale that will touch the hearts of fans of the game
everywhere." -Fergie Jenkins, Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Pitcher
"A story with something for everyone. "THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER "is" "a walk off homerun." -Larry Izzo, New York Mets Scout
"A powerful baseball story, certain to rank among the best ever written." -Don Williams, retired sports columnist, Newark Star Ledger "Riveting. Rewarding. THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER reaches the heart the way Alex Rodriguez reaches the bleachers." - Bill Madden, New York Daily News "A powerful baseball story, certain to rank among the best ever writt
