The Journal of Biddy Owens
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2001

The Journal of Biddy Owens

Written by Walter Dean Myers

Part of the My Name is America series

A young batboy navigates racial challenges in 1948's Negro Leagues.

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141 pages· 920L
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In 1948, Biddy Owens is a batboy for the Negro Leagues, witnessing the harsh realities of racial segregation. As he travels with his team, Biddy confronts bigotry and dreams of a better future. Will he find his place in a divided world, or will the weight of prejudice prove too heavy? Discover the resilience and hope that drive him forward in a time of profound injustice.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
141
Reading age
9–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
920L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~V
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
50162
Publication
Published
April 1, 2001
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439095037
LCCN
00044667
OCLC
44972039

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