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Waiting for Pumpsie
Contributor(s): Wittenstein, Barry (Author), Ladd, London (Illustrator)

ISBN: 158089545X ISBN-13: 9781580895453
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: February 2017

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american
- Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Baseball
- Juvenile Fiction | Biographical - General

Dewey: E

LCCN: 2016013776

Age Level: 5-8

Grade Level: Kindergarten-3

Lexile Measure: 600(Not Available)

Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.8" W x 11" L (1.10 lbs) 32 pages

Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - African American

Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 12/05/2016
Booklist 02/01/2017 pg. 45
School Library Journal 02/01/2017 pg. 121
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 188344
Reading Level: 3.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
In 1959 the Boston Red Sox was the last team in the Major Leagues to integrate. But when they call Elijah "Pumpsie" Green up from the minors, Bernard is overjoyed to see a black player on his beloved home team. And, when Pumpsie's first home game is scheduled, Bernard and his family head to Fenway Park. Bernard is proud of Pumpsie and hopeful that this historic event is the start of great change in America.

This fictionalized account captures the true story of baseball player Pumpsie Green's rise to the major leagues. The story is a snapshot of the Civil Rights Movement and a great discussion starter about the state of race relations in the United States today.

A grand slam --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

The story's moments of triumph sound the loudest notes -- Publisher's Weekly

This uplifting account of a family and the integration of Boston baseball will be inspiring to many youngsters. -- School Library Journal

This picture book contributes to children's understanding of America's past, while telling a good story-- Booklist

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