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Clemente!
By Perdomo, Willie & Collier, Bryan
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-80508-224-1
- Publisher
- Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2010
Gr 2-4 This noteworthy picture-book biography celebrates the Hall of Famer's accomplishments, along with the character and courage that have made him a role model to so many fans. A boy describes how his father, uncle, and mother are all inspired by Clemente and what it is they admire: his record-breaking career, his rise from poverty to baseball stardom, his courage in the face of racism. Mami notes that he proved he was a good son and father by interrupting a post-World Series interview, conducted in English, to speak directly in Spanish to h...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
In Spanish-sprinkled animated free verse, a young boy named Clemente (to honor the Hall of Famer) recites the ballplayer's awesome stati...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
