A glorious tribute to a baseball legend and a complicated human being.
From sandlot dreamer to baseball legend, Ted Williams became The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived through sheer determination. Matt Tavares brings this American hero’s journey to life—perfect for young readers who love inspiring true stories about refusing to give up on your dreams.
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Ted Williams was an ordinary kid with an extraordinary dream: to hit a baseball better than anyone else in the world. So he practiced his swing every chance he got. And then practiced it some more. From his days playing ball in North Park as a kid to his unmatched .406 season in 1941 to his stints as a fighter pilot in World War II and Korea, the story of Teddy Ballgame is the story of an American hero.
Matt Tavares brings this baseball legend to life with his signature blend of meticulous research and captivating storytelling. Young readers will discover not just the statistics that made Williams “The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived,” but the determination, sacrifice, and complexity of the man behind the bat. This isn’t just a sports story—it’s a portrait of dedication, showing how an ordinary kid became extraordinary through relentless practice and unwavering focus.
“A glorious tribute to a baseball legend and a complicated human being.” —School Library Journal
Perfect for young baseball fans, aspiring athletes, and anyone who loves an inspiring true story, this Candlewick Biography makes history feel immediate and personal. Whether your young reader dreams of the major leagues or simply loves stories about people who refused to give up on their dreams, Ted Williams’s journey from the sandlots to Fenway Park will resonate long after the final page.
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A glorious tribute to a baseball legend and a complicated human being.
Tavares's evocative illustrations and well-researched text capture the essence of Williams's life and career.
Tavares's characteristic soft-edged illustrations are a perfect complement to his text, which captures both Williams's athletic prowess and his prickly personality.
This picture-book biography does a fine job of presenting Williams as both a complicated man and an American hero.
| Weight | 0.65 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 6.31 × 0.41 × 9.38 in |
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| Subject | Baseball & Softball, Biography & Autobiography, Chapter Books, Juvenile Nonfiction, Readers, Sports & Recreation |
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