42 Is Not Just a Number

The Odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American Hero

De: Doreen Rappaport

Narrado por: JD Jackson, Doreen Rappaport

An eye-opening look at the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball and became an American hero.

Baseball, basketball, football - no matter the game, Jackie Robinson excelled. His talents would have easily landed another man a career in pro sports, but in America in the 1930s and '40s, such opportunities were closed to athletes like Jackie for one reason: his skin was the wrong color. Settling for playing baseball in the Negro Leagues, Jackie chafed at the inability to prove himself where it mattered most: the major leagues. Then in 1946, Branch Rickey, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, decided he was going to break the "rules" of segregation: he recruited Jackie Robinson. Fiercely determined, Jackie faced cruel and sometimes violent hatred and discrimination, but he proved himself again and again, exhibiting courage, restraint, and a phenomenal ability to play the game. In this compelling biography, award-winning author Doreen Rappaport chronicles the extraordinary life of Jackie Robinson and how his achievements won over - and changed - a segregated nation.

©2017 Doreen Rappaport, original book published by Candlewick Press. (P)2017 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Narrator JD Jackson carries the story as he conveys the importance of Robinson's life without overdramatization.... His steady, animated narration reflects the well-researched book and is sure to hold the attention of both young and older listeners." (AudioFile)

Great family read aloud

We purchased this book for my 6th grade son’s book report. The whole family enjoyed the read, and learned new things about one of our favorite baseball players!