heetlibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful true story read with a vintage feel about an all brother baseball team!
crystal_reading's review against another edition
4.0
Very engaging story. The old-fashioned illustrations are fantastic too.
a_manning11's review against another edition
3.0
This is a story well worth reading. The true story of an all-brothers baseball team is fun and inspiring. Firmly placed in its historical period, the story includes the 1939 World Fair and World War II, but the center of the story are the brothers who stick together and show sportsmanship. The story ends in the present with later generations of the family.
A note at the back of the book is accompanied by a photo of the true team, the 12 Acerra boys (the family had 16 children, the four daughters didn't play).
Somehow I didn't appreciate the illustrations. I can't quite put my finger on it, but they remind me of something. - Maybe it's just that the book is aimed at boys, and I'm not a boy.
I appreciated the illustration of the brothers going to war. Below the six brothers in uniform, the page shows a part of the globe, with fighter planes and battle ships crossing both oceans, heading to the war in Europe and Asia. This illustration conveys a lot of information is a basic and appealing way.
A note at the back of the book is accompanied by a photo of the true team, the 12 Acerra boys (the family had 16 children, the four daughters didn't play).
Somehow I didn't appreciate the illustrations. I can't quite put my finger on it, but they remind me of something. - Maybe it's just that the book is aimed at boys, and I'm not a boy.
I appreciated the illustration of the brothers going to war. Below the six brothers in uniform, the page shows a part of the globe, with fighter planes and battle ships crossing both oceans, heading to the war in Europe and Asia. This illustration conveys a lot of information is a basic and appealing way.
wiseowl33's review against another edition
4.0
Awesome book! The kids were amazed by this story. Loved it!
shighley's review against another edition
5.0
I saw this recommended in USA Today in a story about baseball books for kids. I really enjoy books that help me discover interesting, real-life stories, whether they are picture books or full length. While reading this, kids will also learn about life in an earlier time. The pictures are very well done, the text is not too long, but not too brief, and the appendix at the end includes some photos and explanations. Kids will probably be amazed to learn that families with 16 children were not all that unusual a century ago. Great book to use with students.
kellkie's review against another edition
4.0
Even for someone that is not an avid baseball fan, this is a great story. The illustrations have a vintage feel to them, setting the tone for the tale of this one of a kind baseball family. I love the spotlight and quotes from some of the brothers and the overall theme of teamwork and togetherness.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
Feb. 2012 Book Fair selection
Great story, wonderful illustrations! This story is about the Acerra brothers who formed an all-brother baseball team. It is a great historical story and the illustrations are reminiscent of picture book illustrations from decades ago. Boys and sports enthusiasts will enjoy this story.
Great story, wonderful illustrations! This story is about the Acerra brothers who formed an all-brother baseball team. It is a great historical story and the illustrations are reminiscent of picture book illustrations from decades ago. Boys and sports enthusiasts will enjoy this story.
yapha's review against another edition
4.0
A sweet story about a family working together to play the game they all love. It's hard to imagine a family this large, especially with all of the siblings getting along, but it really happened! Recommended to baseball lovers of all ages.
abigailbat's review against another edition
3.0
A feel-good story about the American pastime and a fantastic family of brothers who formed their own team. The rich, retro illustrations in bold colors are right up my alley.