The Streak: How Joe DiMaggio Became America's Hero

by Barb Rosenstock

Terry Widener (Illustrator)

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Perfect for every baseball fan, here is the story of New York Yankees baseball great Joe DiMaggio’s longest hitting streak in baseball history.

In the summer of 1941, Yankee center fielder Joe DiMaggio and his favorite bat, Betsy Ann, begin the longest hitting streak in baseball history. But when Betsy Ann goes missing, will DiMaggio keep hitting? Set on the brink of World War II, this is a spellbinding account of a sports story that united the country and made DiMaggio a hero, at a time when one was profoundly needed. Barb Rosenstock's action-packed text and Terry Widener's powerful illustrations capture DiMaggio's drive as well as his frustration. The book also includes headlines, quotes, stats, and a detailed bibliography.
  • ISBN10 159078992X
  • ISBN13 9781590789926
  • Publish Date 1 March 2014
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Boyds Mills Press