David Ortiz (Blue Banner Biographies) (Library Binding)

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David Ortiz is one of today s hottest baseball stars. This powerful hitter led his team, the Boston Red Sox, to their first World Series in more than 85 years. However, Ortiz was not always a star. He was let go from several teams before coming to Boston, and he even considered quitting the major leagues forever. Ortiz also faced personal tragedy in his journey to success. However, he never gave up and always worked hard to do his best. In this biography, you ll discover how persistence and determination have paid off for the slugger known as Big Papi.

About the Author

Joanne Mattern is the author of more than 200 nonfiction books for children, including Brian McBride, Peyton Manning, and Miguel Tejada for Mitchell Lane Publishers. Along with biographies, she has written extensively about animals, nature, history, sports, and foreign cultures. She lives near New York City with her husband and three young daughters.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers (July 16, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584156201
• ISBN-13: 978-1584156208
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,879,539 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)