Becoming Joe Di Maggio
School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 51
Published: 2002
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In "Becoming Joe DiMaggio" by Maria Testa, the story follows a young boy who is deeply enamored with the legendary baseball player Joe DiMaggio. As he navigates the challenges of growing up, including his relationships with friends, family, and his own identity, the boy finds inspiration in DiMaggio’s perseverance and dedication to his craft. Through vivid memories and reflections, he learns valuable lessons about determination, honor, and the importance of chasing one’s dreams. Set against the backdrop of baseball and American culture, this coming-of-age tale explores the deep connections that sports can forge in our lives. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
There are 51 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Rhode Island Book Awards
This book was recognised by the Rhode Island Book Awards.
Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award.
Lupine Award
This book was recognised by the Lupine Award.