Waiting for Pumpsie

by Barry Wittenstein

Book Overview

In 1959 the Boston Red Sox was the last team in the Major Leagues to integrate. But when they call Elijah "Pumpsie" Green up from the minors, Bernard is overjoyed to see a black player on his beloved home team. And, when Pumpsie's first home game is scheduled, Bernard and his family head to Fenway Park. Bernard is proud of Pumpsie and hopeful that this historic event is the start of great change in America.

This fictionalized account captures...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 158089545X
• ISBN13: 9781580895453
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.8" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3