Jack and Larry: Jack Graney and Larry, the Cleveland Baseball Dog
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (807 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1467958018 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 102 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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Her website is barbaragregorich . Throughout her writing career she has written for both adults and children, but never before in the same book. A member of the Author's Guild, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, the Mystery Writers of America, and the Society for American Baseball Research, Gregorich lives in Chicago. Jack and Larry is a story for all ages. Barbara Gregor
Jack and Larry is a story about the pursuit of the pennant, a story of devotion, commitment, and persistence, illustrating what it means to be major league. For ages 10 to adult.. Larry, too, was loved, not only by the Cleveland fans, but by porters, bellhops, ship captains and trolly car conductors in all American League cities and in Canada. Jack and Larry is the heartwarming story of a man, a dog, and a baseball team. Loyal, sensitive, intelligent, Larry was more than a mascot -- he was part of the team. Leadoff batter for the Cleveland American League team from 1910-22, Jack Graney was loved for many reasons, not least among them the fact that he owned Larry, bull terrier mascot of the woebegone, 102-losses, 48-games-out team that struggled to prove itself worthy
Baseball poetry Chris Jennison This is an engaging story, conveyed via free verse that adds flow and atmosphere to a rousing baseball legend. Jack Graney played for the Cleveland Naps, named for their manager and Hall-of-Fame second baseman Napoleon Lajoie, from 1910 to 1922, and, among other notable 'firsts,' was the first batter to face a pitcher named Babe Ruth, and the first batter to get a hit against the Babe. He was also the first, and probably the only, player to adopt a dog, a bull terrier named Larry, after the dog was won by the team's trainer on a bet with a hotel be. A Home Run This endearing story tells of the love affair between a team and its mascot, a man and his dog, and the early Cleveland major league team's climb out of the cellar in search of a pennant and the ultimate baseball prize. Gregorich combines a considerable knowledge of baseball--its history and how it is played--with an enviable ability to turn a poetic phrase. And you won't soon forget the larger-than-life antics of Larry the dog--cute, funny, and oh-so-smart. A book that really is suitable for kids and adults, and perfect for reading aloud.. "Delightful metaphor" according to Kindle Customer. I bought this book for a nine-year-old relative who loves sports and dogs--my whole family are great dog enthusiasts and all but me are crazy for sports. At the same time I ordered the gift copy, I bought one for myself. As I said before, I am not a huge baseball fan, but I am married to one. In the interest of a strong partnership, I have shared his enjoyment over the years and know the score. He on the other hand has a great fear of dogs, but he has always compromised when visiting my relatives and accepted their pets with graciousness. I loved t
-- Rockford Examinerthe book and its two heroes remind us of how persistence and determination sometimes trump sheer ability and talent. -- McLiteratureGregorich pulls readers in, those who are fans of the game and those who aren't. The reader is able to form an emotional connection with both Jack and Larry, experiencing the ups and downs of the world of major league baseball as Jack faces disappointment, joy, and heartache. This is a must read for dog and baseball lovers everywhere. -- Tennessee Council of Teachers of English. I highly recommend this one. -- Booklist OnlineThe best part is that it tells an unknown piece of baseball history in a very unique way . -- Reading Today OnlineThose who pick this book up will be rewarded with a quirky, unconventional look at baseball history