The Greatest Story Never Told

Name: A concerned parent
Item: The Greatest Story Never Told: The Babe and Jackie
Rating: 5
Author: Thriftbooks.com User

by Ray Negron and Laura L. Seeley

Skippy and Connor don't like each other. In fact, each of them wants a new roommate because the other is too "different." Stuck in the hospital with serious illnesses, the boys get a surprise visit from Ray, a Yankee batboy who whisks them away on a magical journey back in time to meet the legendary Babe Ruth. The adventure doesn't stop there, as the Bambino takes them to see baseball hero Jackie Robinson play at Ebbets Field. Along the way, the...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0061471615

ISBN13:9780061471612

Release Date:July 2008

Publisher:HarperCollins

Length:40 Pages

Weight:0.85 lbs.

Dimensions:0.3" x 11.0" x 8.5"

Age Range:5 to 9 years

Grade Range:Kindergarten to Grade 4

Related Subjects

Baseball Children's Children's Books Difficult Discussions Prejudice & Racism Sports & Outdoors

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A concerned parent

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago

The Greatest Story Never Told by Ray Negron is a wonderful tool for teaching children tolerance and brotherhood. The beautiful illustrations make this story come alive! A must read for any parent with their child!

A Beautiful Story - Beautifully Presented

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago

If anything, Ray Negron's followup to The Boy of Steel has shown his growth as an author. Using Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson to help two sick boys understand about prejudice and "differences" is pure magic. The illustrations are glorious. Laura Seeley captures the aging Babe Ruth in almost photographic beauty with that special twinkle in his eye that was Babe. This is a book to be treasured and passed down from children to grandchildren. It is also the perfect classroom and hospital book and a wonderful edition to any childhood library.