The Spy Who Played Baseball
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Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2012 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

The Spy Who Played Baseball

Written by Carrie Jones · Illustrated by Gary Cherrington

A baseball player turns spy, risking all to gather secrets in WWII's shadowy world.

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32 pages· 1,019 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Moe Berg, a Jewish baseball player with a knack for languages and a law degree, trades the diamond for espionage as World War II erupts. As a U.S. government spy, he infiltrates enemy lines, gathering vital intelligence to aid in the fight against the Nazis. But Moe's own secrets may be as intriguing as the ones he uncovers. Will his unique skills be enough to navigate the perilous world of espionage? Discover the thrilling true story of a man who lived a double life, balancing the love of baseball with the dangers of wartime intrigue.

From the publisher

Moe Berg is not a typical baseball player. He’s Jewish–very unusual for the major leagues in the 1930s–has a law degree, speaks several languages, and loves traveling the world. He also happens to be a spy for the U.S. government. When World War II begins, Moe trades his baseball career for a life of danger and secrecy. Using his unusual range of skills, he sneaks into enemy territory to gather crucial information that could help defeat the Nazis. But he also has plenty of secrets of his own. . .

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,019
Reading age
5–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
790L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about baseballBooks about heroesBooks about World War IIBooks about sports and recreation
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
March 1, 2018
First published
April 1, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781512458640

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