Mickey Mantle

Written by Jonah Winter · Illustrated by C. F. Payne

Discover how a country boy became a baseball legend despite incredible odds.

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40 pages· 1,839 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud· AD810L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the incredible journey of Mickey Mantle, a poor boy from Oklahoma who defied physical challenges to become a baseball legend. Known for his speed and power, Mantle's story is one of resilience and triumph. How did he overcome injuries to achieve greatness? This captivating picture-book biography reveals the heart and determination behind one of baseball's most beloved figures, inviting readers to witness the making of a sports icon.

From the publisher

The ONLY nonfiction picture book about New York Yankee Mickey Mantle, one of the greatest baseball players of all time. From award-winning author Jonah Winter and #1 New York Times bestselling artist C. F. Payne comes this extraordinary picture-book biography that traces Mickey Mantle’s unparalleled baseball career. He could run from home plate to first base in 2.9 seconds. He could hit a ball 540 feet–the longest home run in major league history. He was the greatest switch hitter ever to play the game. And he did it all despite broken bones, pulled muscles, strains, and sprains, from his shoulders to his feet. How did a poor country boy from Commerce, Oklahoma, become one of the greatest and most beloved baseball players of all time? This is the story.

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