Sammy Sosa Slammin' Sammy [School & Library Binding]

George Castle (Author), Rob Rains (Editor)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

This heartwarming look at Chicago Cubs' outfielder Sammy Sosa details how his youthful enthusiasm and love of the game turned him into one of the world's most popular athletes. Written by George Castle, the book also shows why Sosa endeared himself to fans from all walks of life through compassion for the hurricane-ravaged citizens of his native Dominican Republic. Sosa's rags-to-riches story is an inspiration to people everywhere.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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About the Author

A native Chicagoan, George Castle covers the Chicago Cubs and the White Sox for the "Times of Northwest Indiana," the Chicago area's fourth largest newspaper. His weekly radio program, Diamond Gems, is broadcast on forty stations. He is the author of seven other books, including "Where Have All Our Cubs Gone?," "The Million To One Team: Why The Chicago Cubs Haven't Won the Pennant Since 1945," and "I Remember Harry Caray,"

Rob Rains is the author or co-author of nine sports books, including "Mark McGwire: Home Run Hero" for St. Martin's Press. He also wrote "The St. Louis Cardinals: The 100th Anniversary History," as well as co-authored "Red: A Baseball Life" with Cardinal Hall of Famer, Red Schoendienst, and "Jack Buck: That's a Winner!" with broadcaster Jack Buck. A frequent contributor to "The Sporting News," Rains lives with his family in St. Louis.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• School & Library Binding
• Publisher: Topeka Bindery (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613177320
• ISBN-13: 978-0613177320
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,556,179 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)