Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream

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By Crystal Hubbard
Publisher Lee & Low Books
Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream
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Now in paperback, the true story of Marcenia Lyle, an African American girl who grew up to become Toni Stone, the first woman to play for a professional baseball team One day in the 1930s, Marcenia and the boys she plays ball with learn that Gabby Street, a famous baseball manager, is scouting children for a baseball summer camp sponsored by the St. Louis Cardinals. Eager to earn a spot, Marcenia plays her best, but is discouraged when Mr. Street tells her there are no girls in his camp. Convinced that baseball is her destiny, Marcenia wont give up, ultimately proving her skill and passion to Mr. Street and her dubious parents.

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1877 words1,877 words
32 pages32 pages
Lexile AD640LLexile AD640L
Grade 3 to 4Grade 3 to 4
Age 8-9Age 8-9
Published 2010Published 2010

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Book ISBN:

1600605729

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