A Topps League Story: Book Four: The 823rd Hit
This fourth Topps League story finds batboy Chad helping Porcupine slugger Teddy Larrabee secure the return of his lucky home-run ball. Teddy’s superstitions bring about a batting slump that threatens the team’s playoff chances, but when Chad meets the grumpy fan who caught the ball, he learns why the item is important to him, too. Chad’s offer of one of his own valuable baseball cards in trade ultimately brings understanding to everyone. Short illustrated chapters, much play-by-play commentary, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the players will appeal to sports fans and beginning chapter book readers. Grades 2-4. --Kay Weisman--This text refers to theHardcoveredition.