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David Adler Page

Voyager Books (Harcourt)
ISBN: 0-15-205026-4
March 2004
Baseball Fiction
www.davidaadler.com

Reviewed By Jessica & Tracy

The year is 1932 and the Great Depression has left most families with no money or employment.  One boy spies his father, who tells the family he is still employed, selling apples on the street corner.  With the realization that even his family has now fallen victim to the effects of the depression, this young boy joins his friend selling newspapers.

Despite all, people still love baseball.  With a little ingenuity and the help of Babe Ruth himself, this boy’s family might just make it through the tough times.

Baseball season is just getting started.  I know in my house, the television or radio is always tuned in to the Red Sox.  My husband is always looking for ways to share his love for the game with our children.  David Adler & Terry Widener’s delightful book gave him a perfect opportunity.

THE BABE & I is a work of fiction, but you can easily imagine the situation happening in real life.  The heartwarming story easily earns its spot on our keeper shelf.   Geared towards the developing reader, the vocabulary is a little tougher, but still easy to follow.

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