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mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
3.0
Another nice kid's biography. I don't think I agree with DiMaggio being America's hero but then I wasn't there. And people look for hero's in all sorts of ways. The art and text were certainly as good as the others. And the historical note in the back struck the right tone of being informative but still readable. 3.5 of 5.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
Great story for young readers that specifically tells a broad overview of Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak.
The author includes great source notes at the end of the book - could be a mentor text to model how author's show how/where they get their information about a topic.
The author includes great source notes at the end of the book - could be a mentor text to model how author's show how/where they get their information about a topic.
libraryrobin's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting, informative book, told in the quiet and unassuming manner for which DiMaggio was famous. Great to read during the World Series.
nerfherder86's review against another edition
3.0
Nice baseball picture book about Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak during 1941 season. Talks about how it was an example for the country of how to persevere against obstacles and to root together as a nation just as we entered World War II. Nice acrylic illustrations, stylized to have long arms and long legs, emphasizing the physical nature of the sport. Extensive bibliography and sources for quotes, and a more detailed version of the story is given in the author's notes.
fernthepanda's review against another edition
2.0
Good basic info. Not hugely loving the art but it's just not my taste
cweichel's review against another edition
4.0
As I finish this book I couldn’t help but wonder if anyone will ever beat DiMaggios record. Pitchers throw balls much faster today than they did then. Still his accomplishment is phenomenal.
Upon finishing the book, I can’t help but wonder who stole Betsy Ann and why.
I appreciate that Rosenstark connected his story into the larger picture of the world at war, and showed us how DiMaggio’s success inspired a nation.
The back matter includes of all kinds of additional information. There’s a note with more details about DiMaggio. There’s a chart of his statistics. There’s an extensive bibliography that includes websites that were active at the time of publication.
Upon finishing the book, I can’t help but wonder who stole Betsy Ann and why.
I appreciate that Rosenstark connected his story into the larger picture of the world at war, and showed us how DiMaggio’s success inspired a nation.
The back matter includes of all kinds of additional information. There’s a note with more details about DiMaggio. There’s a chart of his statistics. There’s an extensive bibliography that includes websites that were active at the time of publication.
amdame1's review against another edition
3.0
Joe DiMaggio is one of America's best known baseball players. This is a picture book biographical tale of what he became famous for and how it happened. DiMaggio was playing baseball at the same time that World War II was occurring, so many people looked for diversion through entertainment such as sports. DiMaggio gave them something to dream about with his long and impressive hitting streak during the summer of 1941.
There is an author's note at the back with additional information about DiMaggio as well as other great baseball players. There is also a list of additional resources with information about DiMaggio.
Personally, I did not like the impressionistic feel of the illustrations; I do not feel like they added to the story.
There is an author's note at the back with additional information about DiMaggio as well as other great baseball players. There is also a list of additional resources with information about DiMaggio.
Personally, I did not like the impressionistic feel of the illustrations; I do not feel like they added to the story.
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