The Funniest Man in Baseball: The True Story of Max Patkin

by Audrey Vernick and Jennifer Bower

Book Overview

A hilarious picture book biography about Max Patkin, a professional ballplayer turned legendary baseball clown, from the author of the acclaimed Brothers at Bat and other baseball nonfiction.

Max Patkin was pitching in the minor leagues when he was injured and had to leave his dreams behind. He joined the Navy and eventually was able to play again while in the military . . . and this time he got to pitch against superstar...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0544813774
• ISBN13: 9780544813779
• Release Date: April 2018
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4