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Gr 1–3—This year marks the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier, and this book touches on that event while also recognizing the efforts of Hank Greenberg, one of the first Jewish players in the Major Leagues. Fishman uses distance as a literary device to emphasize two individuals who, while far apart physically for most of their lives, were in fact in close proximity due to their efforts to ensure equality within the world of professional baseball. She often mentions the mil...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

This joint biography parallels Jackie Robinson and Hank Greenberg--baseball players who both faced prejudice because Robinson was...Log In or Sign Up to Read More