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Perfect Game
Hardback
Main Details
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Perfect Game
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Fred Bowen
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:144 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 1,Width 1 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781561457014
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| Classifications | Dewey:FIC |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Peachtree Publishers,U.S.
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| Imprint |
Peachtree Publishers
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| Publication Date |
1 March 2013 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Baseball and basketball action abound in this Sports Story Series book from Washington Post KidsPost columnist and author Fred Bowen - perfect for fans of Mike Lupica and Tim Green. "Perfect Game is about the important lessons sports can teach: How to play for the love of the game." Tim Shriver, Chairman of the Board, Special Olympics When he volunteers with a team of developmentally disabled players, Isaac learns the true meaning of a "perfect" game. Isaac is determined to pitch a perfect game: no hits, no runs, no walks, and no errors. He can't settle for less if he wants to make the summer all-star team. But when he allows a hit, Isaac keeps losing his cool on the mound and can't get his head back in the game. Then Issac meets a very interesting Unified Sports basketball player who gets him thinking in a different way about the whole idea of a "perfect" game. But will this change in perspective help him be a better pitcher? Themes of kindness, friendship, perfection, and ability star in this inspiring installment of Fred Bowen's Sports Story Series. Discussion Guide available.
Author Biography
Isaac is determined to pitch a perfect game- no hits, no runs, no walks, and no errors. He can't settle for less if he wants to make the summer all-star team. But when he allows a hit, Isaac keeps losing his cool on the mound and can't get his head back in the game. Then Issac meets a very interesting Unified Sports basketball player who gets him thinking in a different way about the whole idea of a "perfect" game. But will this change in perspective help him be a better pitcher? Themes of kindness, friendship, perfection, and ability star in this inspiring installment of Fred Bowen's Sports Story Series. The afterword provides interesting facts about the Special Olympics.
Reviews"A combination of fast-paced action, sports savvy young characters and authentic situations makes this novel a winner." Washington Parent "Perfect Game is about the important lessons sports can teach: How to play for the love of the game." Tim Shriver, Chairman and CEO, Special Olympics
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