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Out of Left Field (The Gordon Family Saga)

Out of Left Field (The Gordon Family Saga)

A story about the fight for equal rights in America's favorite arena: the baseball field!

Every boy in the neighborhood knows Katy Gordon is their best pitcher, even though she's a girl. But when she tries out for Little League, it's a whole different story. Girls are not eligible, period. It is a boy's game and always has been. It's not fair, and Katy's going to fight back. Inspired by what she's learning about civil rights in school, she sets out to prove that she's not the only girl who plays baseball. With the help of friendly librarians and some tenacious research skills, Katy discovers the forgotten history of female ball players. Why does no one know about them? Where are they now? And how can one ten-year-old change peopleâ€™s minds about what girls can do?
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Set in 1957â€”the world of Sputnik and Leave It to Beaver, saddle shoes and "Heartbreak Hotel"â€”Out of Left Field is both a detailed picture of a fascinating historic period and a timelessly inspiring story about standing up for equality at any age.
Country USA
Brand Puffin Books
Manufacturer Puffin Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 0425288609_used
Color Teal/Turquoise green
ReleaseDate 2019-02-12
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780425288603

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