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School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2014 | Grades 9 and Up
Gr 8 Up—Lynch ("Vietnam" series, Scholastic) begins a new war series, this time set during World War II. Professional baseball player Roman Bucyk realizes that U.S. involvement in the current European war is imminent and decides to enlist. Roman is sent to the African front, first to Algeria and then to Tunisia, where his mediocre baseball talent takes a backseat to his earnest enthusiasm f...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2014
Roman loves playing semi-professional baseball. Unfortunately, he's not very good. When war breaks out, he volunteers for the arm...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
