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Bildner, Phil

Shoeless Joe and Black Betsy

40 pp. | Simon | March, 2002 | Trade ISBN 0-689-82913-2 $$17.00
(4) 1-3 Illustrated by C. F. Payne. In this fictionalized account, the success of baseball star Shoeless Joe Jackson is attributed to his famous bat, Black Betsy. The "enhancements" to the facts add little to what could have been an equally dramatic tale based solely on what is known about Jackson, a fascinating and controversial sports personality. The illustrations contribute both drama and emotion to the repetitive text.
Reviewer: CHristine Sarrazin

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