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Description
This book covers the careers and game highlights of great base stealers such as Ty Cobb, Lou Brock, and Rickey Henderson.
Quick Summary
If your kid is obsessed with baseball stats and records, this is the book for them. Bjorkman profiles some of the most electrifying base stealers in baseball history including legends like Ty Cobb, Lou Brock, and Rickey Henderson and does a great job of making you feel the rush of watching these players take off for second base. The writing is accessible without being dumbed down, so middle graders get real information without getting bogged down in jargon. What I really like is how it focuses on the personalities and the drama of the game rather than just spitting out numbers, which makes it a much easier read for kids who might otherwise zone out during statistics-heavy sports writing. Parents will appreciate that it's short (under 6,000 words) and won't take forever to finish, but still delivers enough depth to feel worthwhile. If your young reader finishes this and wants more, they'll probably enjoy anything in the "Who HQ" sports biography series for similar quick dives into athletic icons.