Books like Shoeless Joe & Me by Dan Gutman
Joe Stoshack, a baseball enthusiast, learns of Shoeless Joe Jackson’s fall from grace due to the 1919 Black Sox Scandal. Armed with a 1919 baseball card, he journeys to the past, determined to prevent the bribery that doomed the star pitcher’s career and to help him earn a place in the Hall of Fame. Faced with the temptation of casino money, Joe’s mission tests his resolve and the bonds of friendship.
The story blends history, adventure, and baseball lore, inviting readers to explore how the past shapes the present and unfair fortunes in the world of sports.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Dan Gutman
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