Books like Ted & me by Dan Gutman
In “Ted & Me,” Dan Gutman tells the story of Stosh, a juvenile fiction protagonist who tugs the clock back to 1941 in an attempt to prevent the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that pulled the United States into World War II. During his visit to the past, Stosh encounters the legendary hitter Ted Williams, offering young readers an engaging blend of historical events, baseball lore, and the wonder of a time‑travel adventure. The book also includes notes about Williams’ life and career, providing factual context amid the fictional narrative.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Dan Gutman
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