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OverviewIn 1947, the Year of the Boar, Sixth Cousin, also known as Bandit, leaves China with her parents for a new beginning in America. Proud of the American name that she chose herself, Shirley Temple Wong is optimistic that her new home will be the land of many opportunities. But it's harder than she expected. She doesn't speak English, the kids at school ignore her, and she feels very far from home. But then summer comes, bringing the miracle of baseball. Soon Shirley is the biggest Brooklyn Dodgers fan of all, listening to the radio to hear the triumphs and heartbreaks of the team and her hero, Jackie Robinson. Jackie Robinson proves that in America, the grandson of a slave can make a difference. And for Shirley as well, on the ball field and off, America becomes the land of opportunity. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bette Bao Lord , Melissa HughesPublisher: Blackstone Audiobooks Imprint: Blackstone Audiobooks ISBN: 9781538461198ISBN 10: 1538461196 Publication Date: 30 May 2017 Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationBette Bao Lord is the author of Spring Moon, nominated for the American Book Award for First Novel, and Eighth Moon, among other works. Born in Shanghai in 1938, she came to America at the age of eight. Melissa Hughes' career began in radio, where she was a staff announcer, DJ, and voice-over artist. Working in England for many years, she starred in the BBC Radio drama Trouble Brewing, appeared in numerous plays, and created the screams for the character of Lois Lane, as well as other voices in the film Superman. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |