Synopses & Reviews
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.
Review
"A wonderful, timeless story that is entertaining while also addressing the problems of professional sports."--
The Boston Sunday GlobeSynopsis
A classic quartet of baseball stories, repackaged for a new generation.
Synopsis
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.
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.