ISBN: 078572706X

Andrew Jackson Fielder dreams about pitching in the major leagues. It is an unlikely dream for a kid growing up in Smackover, Arkansas, in 1939. But for Fielder, it comes true, partly due… Meer...

Andrew Jackson Fielder dreams about pitching in the major leagues. It is an unlikely dream for a kid growing up in Smackover, Arkansas, in 1939. But for Fielder, it comes true, partly due to the afternoons he and his brother spend practicing pitches in a pipe yard down in the south Arkansas oil patch. However, this humorous coming of age story is more about learning to live life and take responsibility for bad decisions than it is about playing baseball. During World War II, Jackson is shot down and ends up in a prisoner of war camp. Following months of abuse, he is "recruited" by a Japanese admiral who wants his son to pitch like a pro. The boy, a young kamikaze pilot is determined to learn how to throw a "goose ball". His commitment and hard work help Fielder reconnect with his love of baseball and learn valuable life lessons. These baseball stories inspire readers and teach them the importance of trust and responsibility. baseball,children's,children's books,contemporary,genre fiction,literature and fiction,sports,sports and outdoors,9 - 12 years Baseball, Turtleback Books<

ISBN: 9780785727064

San Val. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside., San Val

1992, ISBN: 9780785727064

San Val, 1992-04. School & Library Binding. Good., San Val, 1992-04