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In "Baseball Fever," ten‑year‑old Ezra battles his scholarly father’s skepticism, determined to show that his passion for the game is not a waste of his mind. The story follows Ezra’s playful attempts to win over his father, blending the excitement of baseball with the everyday challenges of a growing boy’s relationship with a learning‑obsessed parent.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Johanna Hurwitz
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