{"product_id":"waiting-for-pumpsie-hardcover","title":"Waiting for Pumpsie - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarry Wittenstein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLondon Ladd\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1959 the Boston Red Sox was the last team in the Major Leagues to integrate. But when they call Elijah \"Pumpsie\" Green up from the minors, Bernard is overjoyed to see a black player on his beloved home team. And, when Pumpsie's first home game is scheduled, Bernard and his family head to Fenway Park. Bernard is proud of Pumpsie and hopeful that this historic event is the start of great change in America. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis fictionalized account captures the true story of baseball player Pumpsie Green's rise to the major leagues. The story is a snapshot of the Civil Rights Movement and a great discussion starter about the state of race relations in the United States today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A grand slam\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The story's moments of triumph sound the loudest notes\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublisher's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This uplifting account of a family and the integration of Boston baseball will be inspiring to many youngsters.\"\u003ci\u003e -- School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This picture book contributes to children's understanding of America's past, while telling a good story\"\u003ci\u003e-- Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarry Wittenstein has worked at CBS Records, CBS News, and was a web editor and writer for Major League Baseball. He is now an elementary-school substitute teacher and children's author. This is his first book for children. Barry lives in New York, New York. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLondon Ladd is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eUnder the Freedom Tree\u003c\/i\u003e by Susan VanHecke, \u003ci\u003eOprah: The Little Speaker\u003c\/i\u003e by Carole Boston Weatherford (Two Lions), and \u003ci\u003eMarch On!: The Tay My Brother Martin Changed the World\u003c\/i\u003e by Christine King Farris (Scholastic). London lives in Syracuse, New York.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11 x 8.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 21, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waiting for Pumpsie\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764148732192,"sku":"9781580895453","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ad7398937d06be0063ae20351ec40a03.webp?v=1780243987","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/waiting-for-pumpsie-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}