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Synopsis
Shirley Temple Wong sails from China to America with a heart full of dreams. Her new home is Brooklyn, New York. America is indeed a land full of wonders, but Shirley doesn't know any English, so it's hard to make friends. Then a miracle - baseball - happens. It is 1947, and Jackie Robinson, star of the Brooklyn Dodgers, is everyone's hero. Jackie Robinson is proving that a black man, the grandson of a slave, can make a difference in America. And for Shirley as well, on the ball field and off, America becomes the land of opportunity.
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Review
"A ten-year-old Chinese girl, Bandit Wong, emigrates to America [in 1947] and assimilates into the Chinese-American Shirley Temple Wong. After earning the friendship of the toughest girl in the class, she is included in the playground stickball games and becomes a loyal fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Poignant but outrageously humorous."--"SLJ."
About the Author
Bette Bao Lord has based this story largely on the days when she herself was a newcomer to America. She is the author of Spring Moon, nominated for the American Book Award for First Novel, and Eighth Moon.
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In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
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ISBN 10: 0060240032
ISBN 13: 9780060240035
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IN THE YEAR OF THE BOAR AND JACKIE ROBINSON
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IN THE YEAR OF THE BOAR AND JACKIE ROBINSON
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IN THE YEAR OF THE BOAR AND JACKIE ROBINSON
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IN THE YEAR OF THE BOAR AND JACKIE ROBINSON
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In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
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ISBN 10: 0060240032
ISBN 13: 9780060240035
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Hardback. Condition: Fair. A timeless classic that will enchant readers who love Jennifer L. Holm and Thanhha Lai, about an immigrant girl inspired by the sport she loves to find her own home team--and to break down any barriers that stand in her way. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. Shirley Temple Wong sails from China to America with a heart full of dreams. Her new home is Brooklyn, New York. America is indeed a land full of wonders, but Shirley doesn't know any English, so it's hard to make friends. Then a miracle happens: baseball It's 1947, and Jackie Robinson, star of the Brooklyn Dodgers, is a superstar. Suddenly Shirley is playing stickball with her class and following Jackie as he leads the Brooklyn Dodgers to victory after victory.With her hero smashing assumptions and records on the ball field, Shirley begins to feel that America is truly the land of opportunity--and perhaps has also become her real home.--ALA Booklist. Seller Inventory # 00101873173
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IN THE YEAR OF THE BOAR AND JACKIE ROBINSON
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In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
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ISBN 10: 0060240032
ISBN 13: 9780060240035
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In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Published by
HarperCollins Publishers, 1984
ISBN 10: 0060240032
ISBN 13: 9780060240035
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Hardcover
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Hardback. Condition: Fair. A timeless classic that will enchant readers who love Jennifer L. Holm and Thanhha Lai, about an immigrant girl inspired by the sport she loves to find her own home team--and to break down any barriers that stand in her way. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. Shirley Temple Wong sails from China to America with a heart full of dreams. Her new home is Brooklyn, New York. America is indeed a land full of wonders, but Shirley doesn't know any English, so it's hard to make friends. Then a miracle happens: baseball It's 1947, and Jackie Robinson, star of the Brooklyn Dodgers, is a superstar. Suddenly Shirley is playing stickball with her class and following Jackie as he leads the Brooklyn Dodgers to victory after victory.With her hero smashing assumptions and records on the ball field, Shirley begins to feel that America is truly the land of opportunity--and perhaps has also become her real home.--ALA Booklist. Seller Inventory # CIN0060240032A
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In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
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Condition: Good. Good condition. Acceptable dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # J07P-00743