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Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream

Now in paperback, the true story of Marcenia Lyle, an African American girl who grew up to become "Toni Stone," the first woman to play for a professional baseball team

One day in the 1930s, Marcenia and the boys she plays ball with learn that Gabby Street, a famous baseball manager, is scouting children for a baseball summer camp sponsored by the St. Louis Cardinals. Eager to earn a spot, Marcenia plays her best, but is discouraged when Mr. Street tells her there are no girls in his camp. Convinced that baseball is her destiny, Marcenia won't give up, ultimately proving her skill and passion to Mr. Street and her dubious parents.

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About the Author:

Crystal Hubbard first learned about Marcenia "Toni Stone" Lyle Alberga while watching Ken Burns's acclaimed documentary Baseball. A former sports copy editor for the Boston Herald, Hubbard eagerly delved deeper into the story of the girl who dreamed of playing "a man's game." Hubbard is now a fulltime writer.

Product Details

Recommended Age 5 and up
Author Crystal Hubbard
Illustrator Randy Duburke
ISBN 1600605729
Publication Date Sep 30, 2005
Publisher Lee & Low Books
Language English