A Strong Right Arm: The Story of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson - Softcover

Green, Michelle Y.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0756930537 ISBN 13: 9780756930530

Verlag: PERFECTION LEARNING CORP, 2004

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Book by Green Michelle Y

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"A winning biography of Mamie 'Peanut' Johnson . . . the true story of the underdog who succeeds despite tremendous odds."

A winning biography of Mamie ?Peanut? Johnson . . . the true story of the underdog who succeeds despite tremendous odds. ("Booklist," starred review)

A winning biography of Mamie Peanut Johnson . . . the true story of the underdog who succeeds despite tremendous odds. ("Booklist," starred review)

A winning biography of Mamie aPeanuta Johnson . . . the true story of the underdog who succeeds despite tremendous odds. ("Booklist," starred review)

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Motivated by her love for the game and inspired by the legendary Jackie Robinson, Mamie Johnson is determined to be a professional baseball pitcher. But in a sport thatas dominated by white men, there is no place for a black woman. Mamie doesnat give upa from the time she insists on trying out for the all-male, all-white Police Athletic League team until she realizes her dream and becomes one of only three women to play in the Negro Leagues. Mamie Johnsonas life shows that with courage and perseverance one can overcome even the greatest challenges.

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• Verlag: PERFECTION LEARNING CORP
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0756930537
• ISBN 13: 9780756930530
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 111