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In "No Arm in Left Field," a black junior high student with a weak throwing arm struggles to find his place on the baseball team. Compounded by the disdain of a white teammate, the boy battles both skill limits and racial prejudice in his quest to enjoy the sport.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports
Authors: Matt Christopher
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