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Book

42 is not just a number : the odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American hero

Call Number

  • 921 R661RAP TEEN (POW)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2017.

Physical Description

119 pages ; 22 cm

Summary

An eye-opening look at the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball and became an American hero.

Contents

  • The neighborhood, 1927
  • Jack's idol, 1932
  • "International day," summer 1934
  • Mack's big challenge, July 18, 1936
  • A new path, January 1938
  • University life, February 1939-March 1941
  • From private to lieutenant, July-August 1942
  • The confrontation, July 6- November 28, 1944
  • In the Negro leagues, March-August 1945
  • Advocates for change, 1937-1947
  • The interview, August 28, 1945
  • The journey out, February 28-29, 1946
  • In the minor leagues, March 4-October 4, 1946
  • Bench jockeying, April-May 1947
  • Stealing home, June 24, 1947
  • The public speaks, July 1947
  • An alone life, July-August 1947
  • The final stretch, August-September 1947
  • The triumphant return, late September 1947
  • The Subway Series, September 30-October 6, 1947
  • 42 is not just a number, April 15, 1997.

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