A Ticket to the Pennant
A Tale of Baseball in Seattle
Blue Star Press · Print & ebook · April 12, 2016
Before the Seattle Mariners, there were the Seattle Rainiers who are playing for the pennant in this story that shows how baseball unites diverse communities.
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- Who it’s for
- Baseball fans, young and old
- Themes
- Baseball and community, Seattle history, Diverse neighborhoods
- Genres
- Baseball & Softball, 20th-Century U.S., City & Town Life
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Before the Seattle Mariners, there were the Seattle Rainiers who are playing for the pennant in this story that shows how baseball unites diverse communities. Tour the Seattle of 1955 with Huey as he and his neighborhood cheer for the Seattle Rainiers. If only Huey can find his missing ticket to the game!
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This nostalgic and historical picture book follows Huey through South Seattle as he retraces his steps through the charming neighborhood surrounding Sick’s Stadium to find his lost ticket--and follows him through the big game to victory. Neighbors from all different backgrounds listen to the game, announced by the beloved Leo Lassen, as Huey visits locally owned shops like the Italian bakery and the Japanese fish market. Featuring the vibrant retro illustrations by Larry Gets Lost series creator John Skewes, Ticket to the Pennant celebrates diversity and will be cherished by baseball fans young and old.
Who it’s for
- Baseball fans, young and old
- Readers interested in Seattle baseball history
Where it sits
| 20th-Century U.S. | 95% |
|---|---|
| Baseball & Softball | 89% |
| City & Town Life | 42% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- 20th-Century U.S.
- U.S. Stories
- Baseball & Softball
- Authors
- Mark Holtzen
- Publisher
- Blue Star Press
- Published
- April 12, 2016
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Baseball and community · Seattle history · Diverse neighborhoods
- Reading lane
- 20th-Century U.S.