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Ludlow, anxious about monsters that lurk after dark, joins a baseball team to confront his fears. Cast far out in the outfield, he unexpectedly becomes entangled in a game that reveals something astonishing. Through laughter, teamwork, and a touch of wonder, Ludlow learns that facing fears can be as thrilling as a strike out.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Mark Teague
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