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Puffin Books, 1997-17-03

Casey at the Bat

Casey at the Bat

Ernest L Thayer, Author

Patricia Polacco, Illustrator

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9780698115576

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The popular narrative poem about a celebrated baseball player who strikes out at the crucial moment of a game, with additional text placing it in the context of Little League.
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Baseball, bravado, and a shocking twist. This classic poem captures the drama of sport and pride with rhythm, wit, and unforgettable finality.

Keywords and Themes: Anticipation • Baseball & Softball • Classic • Disappointment • Humor • Irony • Juvenile Nonfiction • Performance • Pride • Rhythm • Sports & Recreation • Sportsmanship • Tradition

Readability • 5.3

Age Range • 4-8

Pages • 32

Subjects • Baseball • Children's poetry • American • American poetry

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation | Baseball & Softball

"A home-run effort." --Publisher's Weekly

Patricia Polacco's spirited illustrations capture all the fun and action-packed drama of Thayer's immortal ballad.

"The poem is launched with bright, bold illustrations that milk all the humor from the situation...Fresh and funny, this rendition should attract a whole new audience to the poem." --Booklist

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