| Goodbye, Mr. Spalding Contributor(s): Barr, Jennifer Robin (Author) |
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ISBN: 1684371783 ISBN-13: 9781684371785 Publisher: Calkins Creek Books OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Baseball |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2018955601 |
| Lexile Measure: 650 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5.8" W x 8.3" (0.80 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship - Chronological Period - 1930's - Demographic Orientation - Urban - Locality - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Geographic Orientation - Pennsylvania |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 501944 Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 7.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Set in Philadelphia during the Great Depression, this middle-grade historical novel tells the story of a twelve-year-old boy and his best friend as they attempt to stop a wall from being built at Shibe Park, home of the Philadelphia Athletics, that would block the view of the baseball field from their rooftops. In 1930s Philadelphia, twelve-year-old Jimmy Frank and his best friend Lola live across the street from Shibe Park, home of the Philadelphia Athletics baseball team. Their families and others on the street make extra money by selling tickets to bleachers on their flat rooftops, which have a perfect view of the field. However, falling ticket sales at the park prompt the manager and park owner to decide to build a wall that will block the view. Jimmy and Lola come up with a variety of ways to prevent the wall from being built, knowing that not only will they miss the view, but their families will be impacted from the loss of income. As Jimmy becomes more and more desperate to save their view, his dubious plans create a rift between him and Lola, and he must work to repair their friendship. |