The Funniest Man in Baseball: The True Story of Max Patkin
The Funniest Man in Baseball: The True Story of Max Patkin
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The Funniest Man in Baseball: The True Story of Max Patkin

Written by Audrey Vernick & illustrated by Jennifer Bower
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6 - 9
Reading age
40
Page count
40
Words per page
940L
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Apr 3, 2018
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Max Patkin was pitching in the minor leagues when he was injured and had to leave his dreams behind. He joined the Navy and eventually was able to play again while in the military . . . and this time he got to pitch against superstar Joe DiMaggio. When Joe hit one of Max’s throws out of the park, Max threw down his glove, left the mound, and chased Joe around the bases, making faces and imitating his every move. The crowd loved it! And a baseball clown was born. This inspiring and comical biography carries an important message: Life doesn’t always turn out exactly as you hope . . . but moving in a new direction can sometimes bring happy surprises.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780544813779
    Publication Date
    April 3, 2018
    Publisher
    Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
    Page Count
    40
    Words Per Page
    40
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    6 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2017015885
    Lexile® Level
    940L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~V
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    501785
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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