King of the Mound by Wes Tooke
Baseball legend Satchel Paige changes a boy's life in this coming-of-age tale from the author of Lucky. When Nick is released from the hospital after suffering from polio, he is sure that his father will never look at him in the same way again. Once the best pitcher in youth league, Nick now walks with a limp and is dependent on a heavy leg brace. He isn't sure he will ever return to the mound, never mind be the star he once was. When Nick starts working for Mr. Churchill, the owner of the semiprofessional team Nick's dad plays for, he meets Satchel Paige, arguably the best pitcher in the world. Not allowed in the major leagues because of his skin color, Satchel teaches Nick that some things can be overcome with hard work and dedication, and that just because you're down, you are most certainly not out. As Satchel and his unique teammates barnstorm toward a national baseball tournament, Nick wonders if he can really overcome what seems like the impossible and pitch again.
Tooke, Wes: - C. W. Tooke has worked as a feature writer and editorial consultant and has published features in Salon, New Jersey Monthly, and the Princeton Alumni Weekly. His first novel, Lucky was a Junior Library Guild Selection. He lives in San Francisco with his wife and dog.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781442433472 |
| ISBN 10 | 1442433477 |
| Title | King of the Mound |
| Author | Wes Tooke |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Simon And Schuster Books For Young Readers |
| Year published | 2013-02-19 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Nutmeg Book Award (Intermediate) 2015, Short-listed for Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award 2015 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |