The Streak: How Joe Dimaggio Became America's Hero

Perfect for every baseball fan, here is the story of New York Yankees baseball great Joe DiMaggio's longest hitting streak in baseball history.

In the summer of 1941, Yankee center fielder Joe DiMaggio and his favorite bat, Betsy Ann, begin the longest hitting streak in baseball history. But when Betsy Ann goes missing, will DiMaggio keep hitting? Set on the brink of World War II, this is a spellbinding account of a sports story that united the country and made DiMaggio a hero, at a time when one was profoundly needed. Barb Rosenstock's action-packed text and Terry Widener's powerful illustrations capture DiMaggio's drive as well as his frustration. The book also includes headlines, quotes, stats, and a detailed bibliography.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Calkins Creek Books
Published: 03/01/2014
ISBN: 9781590789926
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 11.20h x 9.20w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2014
Publishers Weekly 02/10/2014 pg. 88
School Library Journal 04/01/2014 pg. 183
Booklist 04/01/2014 pg. 44
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2014 pg. 114
PW Children's Starred Reviews 12/01/2014 pg. 59
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 164737 / Streak: How Joe Dimaggio Became America's Hero
Reading Level: 4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5