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In this whimsical children’s tale, a sluggish snail participates in a baseball match and delivers a ball that soars to the moon and back. As the absurd adventure unfolds, readers follow the snail’s attempt to slide in for the home run, blending playful sport with creative imagination.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: John Stadler
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