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The Babe Ruth Story, by Babe Ruth. 244 pages. Ages 10 and up. How could your son not love a book that starts out by declaring: “I was a bad kid.” If he loves baseball, or likes to learn about the great sports legends, he will never forget this book. This is the story of Ruth’s life, written by arguably the greatest sports legend that will ever live. Your son will feel like Ruth is speaking directly to him. This book has that kind of power. Ruth’s book covers it all. His troubled childhood in Baltimore. Being raised by St. Mary’s Industrial School for boys, because his parents gave up on him. Ruth’s description of Brother Matthias: “The greatest man I ever met.” Your son will be in awe of Ruth’s life. He will be engrossed by Ruth's colorful stories about his monstrous home runs, World Series games and various shenanigans. He will be amazed at the wild adventures and the intensity that the game was played at. The fights on the field. This was baseball at its best. No steroids. Just pure pride. Ruth had a soft spot in his heart for kids. He would routinely visit sick kids in the hospital. One of those boys credited his recovery from a severe illness to Ruth. After your son reads this book, he’ll know why Ruth dedicated his book to the kids of America. He won’t be able to stop telling his friends about it. We only stock the version that contains actual photos in the middle of the book.
The photos really help to bring Ruth’s story to life. Only available used, with some yellowing to the pages. In stock. Specially priced during the month of June. Was $12.95, now $8.95
This book is supplied with a separate set of questions, answers and explanations.
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The Contender, by Robert Lipsyte. 227 pages. Ages 12-14. If your son likes sports, and especially boxing, he’ll enjoy this book. The classic story of a seventeen year old dropout, coming to the crossroads in his life. One road leads nowhere, filled with gangs, disastrous peer pressure, and ultimate ruin. The other is the road that “climbs up the mountain”. “It’s the climb that makes the man.” Alfred joins Donatelli’s boxing gym, and turns around his life. Filled with action packed boxing descriptions that will make your son feel like he’s in the ring with Alfred.
In stock. Specially priced during the month of June. Was $8.99, now $6.99
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Ender’s Game, Orson Scott Card. 336 pages. Ages 12 and up. An imaginative sci-fi page turner. This is great book for boys who are quickly bored, or like science fiction. The intense action starts at the beginning, and does not stop. Ender Wiggin is one of many youngsters who have been bred to be potential military leaders. Earth has barely survived two Alien invasions. The military command is preparing to invade the alien world in far outer space, before they can attack Earth again. Ender Wiggin is one of many boys selected to start battle training in space. Ender is believed to be Earth’s best chance at leading the invasion attack against the aliens. But he first has to survive intense mental and physical battle exercises, attacks by jealous rivals, and psychological attacks by the military command. Vivid and entertaining battle scenes will keep your son turning the pages.
In stock. Specially priced during the month of June. Was $8.99, now $5.99
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Something Upstairs, by Avi. Ages 9-12, 116 pages.
This is a good ghost story that will keep your son turning the pages. It contains elements of the supernatural, time travel, and history. Twelve year old Kenny and his family have moved into a very old house in Providence, Rhode Island. The ghost of a young slave, Caleb, appears before Kenny. Caleb explains that he had been murdered in cold blood, almost two hundred years ago! He implores Kenny to help him solve the mystery of his murder. Kenny and Caleb travel back in time, to relive the days leading up to Caleb’s murder. This story is engrossing, suspenseful, and an easy read. Twists and turns will keep your son wanting to read more.
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Rats, Paul Zindel, 176 pages, Ages 10-14.
Flesh tearing rats go berserk in this fast paced story! Perfect for boys who are bored quickly, and love blood and gory action. The action starts at the beginning, with vicious rats eating a sanitation worker alive! Methane gas in the Staten Island, N.Y. landfill has turned the rats into horrible, killer mutants! Your son won’t be able to stop reading this book. One gruesome, graphic scene follows another. Michael and his sister Sarah witness one of the early attacks, and narrowly escape one ambush after another. Can they figure out a way to stop the rats?
In Stock. Specially priced during the month of June. Was $6.99, now $4.99
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