Casey at the Bat [hc]
A Ballad of the Republic Sung in the Year 1888
Written by Ernest L. Thayer & illustrated by C.F. Payne [Ohio]
The outlook wasn't brilliant
for the Mudville nine that day:
The score stood four to two
with but one inning more to play...
Since 1888 Casey at the Bat has been read and loved by baseball fans around the world. Now Mighty Casey has been brought to life by C.F. Payne, who captures the old-fashioned fun of an afternoon at the ballpark for a brand-new generation. Includes biographical and historical notes. 40 pages
"A striking edition of the classic poem. Caricatures imbued with personality and detail revitalize the work for a new generation of children." -School Library Journal (Kindergarten-Grade 5)
March 1, 2003
AR Level=5.3
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