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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1994 · Est. 3.5 hour read
Black Diamond
By Patricia C. McKissack, Fredrick McKissack
Explore the untold stories of the Negro Leagues' triumphs and trials.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 197 ratings
192 pages· 23,956 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Dive into the world of the Negro Leagues, where legendary players faced immense challenges on and off the field. Discover the human drama behind the games, from low pay and long bus rides to the unforgettable heroes who defied the odds. What secrets and stories lie in the shadows of baseball history?
From the publisher
A stirring tribute to the human drama, legendary heroes, infamous owners, low pay, and long bus rides that were the Negro Leagues.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- Words
- 23,956
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 1100L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 7.7
- F&P level
- ~Z
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 68676
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 1998
- First published
- February 1, 1994
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780590682138
- OCLC
- 40663454
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