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Robinson, Sharon

Testing the Ice: A True Story About Jackie Robinson

40 pp. | Scholastic | October, 2009 | Trade ISBN 978-0-545-05251-1 $16.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Kadir Nelson. Jackie Robinson's daughter describes her family's Connecticut home, complete with a lake perfect for swimming and ice skating. Through the text we learn that Jackie's courage on the ball field doesn't mean he's fearless: turns out he's scared of the water. Nelson's pencil, watercolor, and oil paintings--both expressive closeups and pastoral, glowing nature scenes--reinforce the story's message about strength and bravery.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

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