Books like Honus & Me by Dan Gutman
Joe Stoshack is a die‑hard baseball fan who knows every rule, strategy, and history of the game—except how to play it well. Feeling like a loser, he takes a low‑pay job sweeping out a junk-filled attic in his neighborhood. There, he stumbles upon a small cardboard card that takes his breath away: a T‑206 Honus Wagner, the most valuable baseball card in the world. As Joe learns about its significance, he discovers that the value of baseball—and life—can transcend mere wealth.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Dan Gutman
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