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| Roberto Clemente : Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| by Jonah Winter Illustrated by Raul Colon |
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| Gr 2-5 -- This sprakling picture-book biography is a worthy tribute to an individual whose greatness extended beyond the baseball field and whose stature continues to grow. The lively text highlights the achievements of his incredible career : his extraordinary fielding, his leadership in guiding the Pittsburgh Pirates to two World Series wins,and the accomplishment of recording 3000 hits. Mr. Winter also imbues his subject with character : Clemente was notable for his generosity and as a trailblazer for Latino ballplayers. He struggled throughout his career with a condescending press, but after his performance in the 1971 World Series, no one could deny his greatness. The book ends with Clemente's tragic death in a plane crash as he was attempting to bring aid to victims of an earthquake in Central America. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The illustrations, with thier trademark swirls and detailed cross-hatchings, are perfectly suited to the text. Colon alternates between full-color and black-and-white drawings : they add detail and drama, and the book's overall design is striking. Both author and illustrator are at the top of their game here. A delight for sports laovers as well as general readers which is why it won the 2008/2009 Children's Land of Enchantment Book Award! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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