1934, Chicago. Come step back in time to witness the best of the best Negro League players take each other on in one of the most fascinating All-Star ballgames in American history.Using a unique radio broadcast transcript, Coretta Scott King Award Winner Charles R. Smith, Jr. has recreated this momentous event with a lively play-by-play retelling of the second annual Negro League East-West Game. Meet legendary players like Satchel Paige, Turkey Stearness, and Cool Pappa Bell, hang in the stands with the fans, and experience this exhilarating untold, true story—with a lyrical twist.Stars in the Shadows is a must-have for any baseball aficionado or anyone interested in forgotten history. Beautifully packaged and with incredible black-and-white illustrations by Frank Morrison, this is a rare and extraordinary book. Product details Publisher : Atheneum Books for Young Readers; 1st edition (January 3, 2012) Language : English Hardcover : 112 pages ISBN-10 : 0689866380 ISBN-13 : 978-0689866388 Reading age : 8 - 12 years Lexile measure : NC1330L Grade level : 3 - 7 Item Weight : 10.4 ounces Dimensions : 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
