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Curse of the Bambino!

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The 2004 World Series seemed to be another losing proposition for the Red Sox who hadn't found luck in the sport since the team traded away their star player, Babe Ruth. But soon the tides would turn on the curse that had plagued them for so long. Follow the exciting true story of the Boston Red Sox finally finding victory in this thrilling graphic adventure. Then, learn about other sports curses and amazing turnarounds.
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      February 1, 2024
      Grades 3-5 The Amazing Moments in Sports series (6 titles) presents memorable events in a variety of sports. The series includes individual as well as team sports and accomplishments by women athletes as well as men. The use of graphic-novel storytelling and colorful illustrations offers instant appeal for more visual readers. Each slender book is modest in size, with 16 pages introducing and narrating the featured subject, as well as a few pages of related facts and several color photos in the back matter. Each story unfolds in text boxes and panels of illustrations, in which speech balloons carry remarks from athletes, coaches, spectators, and commentators. Curse of the Bambino opens in 2004, when the Red Sox won the World Series, ending the 86-year "curse" that began when their star player, Babe Ruth, was traded to the Yankees. Recommended for young fans interested in sports history.

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  • OverDrive Read
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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:630
  • Text Difficulty:2-3

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