Casey Back at Bat
By Dan Gutman, Steve Johnson, Illustrated by Lou Fancher
Price: $7.99
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Casey Back at Bat
By Dan Gutman, Steve Johnson, Illustrated by Lou Fancher
Price: $7.99
About the Book
The mighty Casey is getting what any failed sports hero most desires: a second chance. He’s got to prove himself after his last, disastrous game. All eyes are on Casey as he steps up to the plate. Will he finally bring joy to Mudville?
It’s a hilarious sequel to Ernest Lawrence Thayer’s famous poem “Casey at the Bat: A Ballad of the Republic.”
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Reviews
“Gutman pulls out all the stops…Johnson and Fancher’s paintings are remarkable…Sheer delight.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“The ride is uproarious from start to finish…will have baseball fans of all ages cheering.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
“…An amusing rendition…wonderful illustrations.” — San Diego Union-Tribune
“…Wonderfully inventive…Gutman’s poetic updating is funny and lively. The illustrations are terrific” — Orange County Register
“Sheer delight.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“With a re-invention like this, Casey is welcome back at bat anytime.” — Horn Book Magazine
“Out of this world.” — People
“A solid homer.” — Chicago Sun-Times
About the Book
The mighty Casey is getting what any failed sports hero most desires: a second chance. He’s got to prove himself after his last, disastrous game. All eyes are on Casey as he steps up to the plate. Will he finally bring joy to Mudville?
It’s a hilarious sequel to Ernest Lawrence Thayer’s famous poem “Casey at the Bat: A Ballad of the Republic.”
Product Details
Reviews
“Gutman pulls out all the stops…Johnson and Fancher’s paintings are remarkable…Sheer delight.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“The ride is uproarious from start to finish…will have baseball fans of all ages cheering.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
“…An amusing rendition…wonderful illustrations.” — San Diego Union-Tribune
“…Wonderfully inventive…Gutman’s poetic updating is funny and lively. The illustrations are terrific” — Orange County Register
“Sheer delight.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“With a re-invention like this, Casey is welcome back at bat anytime.” — Horn Book Magazine
“Out of this world.” — People
“A solid homer.” — Chicago Sun-Times
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