The Kid from Tomkinsville

by John R. Tunis

Overview

Shortly before a serious accident ends his dream of pitching, Roy Tucker is called up from a small-town team in Connecticut to help the Brooklyn Dodgers out of a slump.

Includes an introduction by Bruce Brooks.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780152056414
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	03/01/2006
Series:	Odyssey Classics Series
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	300
Sales rank:	679,225
Product dimensions:	5.12(w) x 7.62(h) x (d)
Lexile:	820L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

JOHN R. TUNIS (1889-1975) was considered one of the finest writers for young people during the 1940s and '50s. He wrote more than twenty books, many of them award winners. The timeless appeal of his novels has made them enduringly popular with readers of all ages.

Editorial Reviews

"A wonderful, timeless story that is entertaining while also addressing the problems of professional sports."—The Boston Sunday Globe
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