The William Hoy Story

How a Deaf Baseball Player Changed the Game

von Nancy Churnin

Taschenbuch, ab 4 bis 8 Jahre

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New York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2016 2017 Storytelling World Resource Award Honor Book >"[Churnin] tells William's story patiently and clearly, with a wonderfully matter-of-fact tone about the ways a deaf person navigates life."--New York Times Book Review"A rewarding read-aloud choice for baseball fans."--Booklist

"A moving tribute to a hero."--Kirkus Reviews

William Hoy's love for baseball changed the sport forever.

All William Ellsworth Hoy wanted to do was play baseball. After losing out on a spot on the local deaf team, William practiced even harder―eventually earning a position on a professional team. But his struggle was far from over. In addition to the prejudice Hoy faced, he could not hear the umpires' calls. One day he asked the umpire to use hand signals: strike, ball, out. That day he not only got on base but also changed the way the game was played forever. William "Dummy" Hoy became one of the greatest and most beloved players of his time.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Sport
• ISBN: 9780807591949
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.03.2022
• Größe: 248 x 198 mm
• Verlag: Albert Whitman & Company
• Empf. Lesealter: ab 4 bis 8 Jahre
• Illustrationen: Jez Tuya