The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth

by Jean L.S. Patrick

Book Overview

Jackie Mitchell has always wanted to be a great pitcher, and she finally has the chance to become one In her first minor league game, she is up against two of the greatest home-run hitters of all... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1575054558
• ISBN13: 9781575054551
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: First Avenue Editions (Tm)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.8" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

Terrific book!

What a wonderful book to inspire young girls to do and be anything they want! This book is a great launching pad for a discussion about girls and sports and what they have not been allowed to do because of prejudices. Wonderful pictures, too!

Baseball fans HERE is YOUR BOOK.

Title: The Girl who struck out Babe Ruth Author: Jean L.S. PatrickReading Level: 2nd to 5th I loved the book It was great.I liked the book because it was different that a Girl struck out famous baseball players! Baseball fans would like it !

Outstanding role model for young girls

Excellent description of the life of a 17 year old girl whowasan amazing sportswoman. She actually did strike out Babe Ruth andLou Gehrig in succession. The author portrays this young baseball player in an excellent fashion, giving girls a vision of their unlimited potential.An inspiring message for girls of all ages!Author Patrick also offers workshops that give further detail about this amazing young woman, including actual film footage of the event.