You never heard of Sandy Koufax?!
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Published
New York, N.Y. : Schwartz & Wade Books, 2009.
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 29 cm.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Status
Arroyo Grande Library - Children's Nonfiction - Biography
796.35709 K88
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796.35709 K88
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Los Osos Library - Children's Nonfiction
796.35709 K88
1 available
796.35709 K88
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Nipomo Library - Children's Nonfiction
796.35709 K88
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796.35709 K88
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| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Grande Library - Children's Nonfiction - Biography | 796.35709 K88 | On Shelf | |
| Atascadero Library - Children's Nonfiction | 796.35709 K88 | Checked Out | May 18, 2024 |
| Los Osos Library - Children's Nonfiction | 796.35709 K88 | On Shelf | |
| Nipomo Library - Children's Nonfiction | 796.35709 K88 | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, N.Y. : Schwartz & Wade Books, 2009.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 4.5, 1 Points
Level 4.5, 1 Points
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In this striking picture book biography, an old-timer tells us what made Sandy Koufax so amazing. We learn that the beginning of his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers was rocky, that he was shy with his teammates, and experienced discrimination as one of the only Jews in the game. We hear that he actually quit, only to return the next season--different--firing one rocket after another over the plate. We watch him refuse to play in the 1965 World Series because it is a Jewish high holy day. And we see him in pain because of an overused left arm, eventually retiring at the peak of his career. Finally, we are told that people are still "scratchin' their heads over Sandy," who remains a modest hero and a mystery to this day.
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