Yom Kippur Shortstop

Adler, David

ISBN 10: 1681155214 / ISBN 13: 9781681155210

Published by Apples & Honey Press, 2017

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1681155214I4N00

Synopsis:

2018 Sydney Taylor Notable Picture Book 

Starred Review, Publishers Weekly 

“Uplifting” –Kirkus Reviews 

It's Jacob's third year in Little League, and he's never missed a game. The championship game is coming up, and his team is counting on him. But then he finds out the game is scheduled on the holiday of Yom Kippur. The game is important. Yom Kippur is important, too. And Jacob has a decision to make. 

Jacob's story was inspired by the Los Angeles Dodgers' star pitcher Sandy Koufax, who sat out a 1965 World Series game on Yom Kippur. He was a hero to people everywhere who have made difficult decisions in order to observe their religious holidays.

From the Back Cover: Bam! It's a speedy drive over second base. I jump and catch it. My whole team shouts, "Jacob, you saved the game!" It's Jacob's third year in Little League, and he's never missed a game. The championship game is coming up, and his team is counting on him. But then he finds out the game is scheduled on the holiday of Yom Kippur. The game is important. Yom Kippur is important, too. And Jacob has a decision to make. Jacob's story was inspired by the Los Angeles Dodgers' star pitcher Sandy Koufax, who sat out a 1965 World Series game on Yom KIppur. He was a hero to people everywhere who have made difficult decisions in order to observe their religious holidays.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Yom Kippur Shortstop
Publisher: Apples & Honey Press
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Ceolin, Andre
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket