Description
No one knew better than Shoeless Joe Jackson what was needed to become the best baseball player ever: a good bat. And no one knew more about bats than Ol’ Charlie Ferguson of South Carolina, a good friend of Joe’s. With love, nurture, and a lot of hard work, the two friends created Black Betsy — the finest bat in all the land. And with a bat the likes of her by his side, you can bet Joe went all the way to the major leagues!
This Texas Bluebonnet Award winner tells the story of legendary baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson, who along with his good friend Charlie Ferguson creates Black Betsy–the finest baseball bat in the land. Full color.
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Juvenile Fiction
Humorous Stories, Juvenile Fiction
Edition: Sports & Recreation
Keywords: Humorous Stories, Juvenile Fiction
