YEAR OF THE BOAR AND JACKIE ROBINSON

Author: Betty Bao Lord
Narrator: Melissa Hughes

An ALA Notable Book!

Family Listening
Ages: 8 and up

 
CD:
Length: 3.25 Hours / 3 CDs
ISBN: 978-0-9814890-0-1
Price: $39.95

Paperback Price: $5.99

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Reviews:

"The book is in a league by itself -- and Shirley Temple Wong is a winner all the way."
                    - School Library Journal
 
"Lord writes with a warm authenticity and sparkling humor."
                    - ALA Booklist

An Unforgettable Year!

SYNOPSIS:

Shirley Temple Wong is thrilled to be moving from her home in China to America. But it isn't easy. She doesn't speak English, the kids at school ignore her, and she feels very far from home.

But then summer comes, bringing the miracle of baseball. Suddenly Shirley is playing stickball and following superstar Jacke Robinson as he leads the Brooklyn Dodgers to victory after victory. Jackie Robinson proves that in America, the grandson of a slave can make a difference. And for Shirley as well, on the ball field and off. America becomes the land of opportunity.