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Bert Wilson'S Fadeaway Ball

Bert Wilson'S Fadeaway Ball

W. Duffield, J.

Paperback

Sports & Recreation

ISBN10: 935484216X
ISBN13: 9789354842160
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jul 21 2021
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A gripping tale of grit, growth, and the sound of cleats on heat-wazed dirt. Bert Wilson's Fadeaway Ball pulls you into a world where the crack of the bat echoes through a small-town dugout, and every choice off the field shapes the season. Set in the early twentieth century, this baseball classic follows an underdog team learning unity, strategy, and courage under coaching mentorship and mounting pressure. It's a careful weave of friendship and rivalry, where young players discover that talent needs teamwork, and leadership is earned through perseverance. The story speaks directly to both casual readers and readers who cherish serious literary heritage, offering accessible storytelling with a depth that rewards repeat reads and classroom discussion alike. A quintessential sports novel for fans of baseball fiction and classic american literature, it resonates with library and classroom use while appealing to sports fiction collectors seeking a resonant historical voice. This edition bears significance beyond nostalgia: it restores a vital piece of American sporting memory for today's audiences and future generations. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it is more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. The midwestern setting, the heartbeat of a turning era, and timeless themes make Bert Wilson's Fadeaway Ball a cherished addition to any library of baseball classics.

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