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The Kid From Diamond Street: The Extraordinary Story of Baseball Legend Edith Houghton

Beginning in 1922, when Edith Houghton was only ten years old, she tried out for a women's professional baseball team, the Philadelphia Bobbies. Though she was the smallest on the field, soon reporters were talking about "The Kid" and her incredible skill, and crowds were packing the stands to see her play. Her story reminds us that baseball has never been about just men and boys. Baseball is also about talented girls willing to work hard to play any way they can.

Audrey Vernick and Steven Salerno have again collaborated to bring us a captivating picture book about a compelling but little-known piece of baseball history.

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"While the story itself is fascinating, Vernick excels at highlighting the more noteworthy aspects of the athlete's life with her attention to detail. When describing the team's sea voyage to Japan, she points out the fun the teammates had dancing and socializing, once they overcame their seasickness. However, the heart of the story is Houghton's recollections of her youthful experiences. Appended is a postscript of Houghton's later life along with photographs -- a satisfying touch." -- Margaret Nunes, School Library Journal

Product Details

Recommended Age 4 - 9
Author Audrey Vernick
Illustrator Steven Salerno
ISBN 0544611632
Publication Date Mar 29, 2016
Publisher Clarion Books
Language English