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Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2001
The Journal of Biddy Owens
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
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Bookroo's summary
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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The fine print
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
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