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King of the Mound: My Summer with Satchel Paige


No. of pages 160

Published: 2012

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Great for age 8-18 years

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Baseball legend Satchel Paige changes a boy's life in this coming-of-age tale from the author of Lucky.

When Nick is released from the hospital after suffering from polio, he is sure that his father will never look at him in the same way again. Once the best pitcher in youth league, Nick now walks with a limp and is dependent on a heavy leg brace. He isn't sure he will ever return to the mound, never mind be the star he once was.

When Nick starts working for Mr. Churchill, the owner of the semiprofessional team Nick's dad plays for, he meets Satchel Paige, arguably the best pitcher in the world. Not allowed in the major leagues because of his skin color, Satchel teaches Nick that some things can be overcome with hard work and dedication, and that just because you're down, you are most certainly not out.

As Satchel and his unique teammates barnstorm toward a national baseball tournament, Nick wonders if he can really overcome what seems like the impossible and pitch again.

 

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by Simon & Schuster .

C. W. Tooke has worked as a feature writer and editorial consultant and has published features in Salon, New Jersey Monthly, and the Princeton Alumni Weekly. His first novel, Lucky was a Junior Library Guild Selection. He lives in San Francisco with his wife and dog.

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Iowa Children's Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Children's Choice Award.

Volunteer State Book Award
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Volunteer State Book Award.

Nutmeg Book Award
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Nutmeg Book Award.

Sunshine State Young Reader's Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award.

Rhode Island Book Awards
This book was recognised by the Rhode Island Book Awards.

Sequoyah Book Award
This book was recognised by the Sequoyah Book Award.

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