{"product_id":"satch-me-9780060594930","title":"Satch \u0026 Me","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSatch \u0026amp; Me - A Baseball Card Adventures Novel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"You wanna know who threw the fastest pitch ever?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany baseball players claim that Satchel Paige was the fastest pitcher in the history of the game. Stosh and his coach, Flip Valentini, are on a mission to find out. With radar gun in tow, they travel back to 1942 and watch Satch pitch to power hitter Josh Gibson in the Negro League World Series. They soon learn that everything about Satch is fast--whether it's his talking, driving, or getaways. But is he really the fastest pitcher who ever lived?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis baseball card adventure is a whirlwind of excitement, drama, and curveballs--starring one of the liveliest athletes in the game!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Baseball Card Adventures Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of Dan Gutman's bestselling Baseball Card Adventures series, \u003cem\u003eSatch \u0026amp; Me\u003c\/em\u003e combines historical fiction with time travel adventure. Young readers ages 9-12 follow protagonist Stosh as he uses baseball cards to travel through time, meeting legendary players and experiencing pivotal moments in baseball history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis installment explores the Negro League World Series of 1942, introducing readers to Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson, two of baseball's most talented players who faced discrimination during the segregation era. The story addresses themes of prejudice and racism while delivering an action-packed sports narrative that keeps middle-grade readers engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Young Baseball Fans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition appeals to reluctant readers and sports enthusiasts alike. The fast-paced plot, historical setting of the 1940s, and biographical elements make it an excellent choice for classroom reading, book reports, or independent reading. The combination of sports action and time travel creates an accessible entry point for discussing African American history and the impact of segregation on professional sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan Gutman\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of the Genius Files series; the Baseball Card Adventure series, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies around the world; and the My Weird School series, which has sold more than 12 million copies. Thanks to his many fans who voted in their classrooms, Dan has received nineteen state book awards and ninety-two state book award nominations. He lives in New York City with his wife, Nina. You can visit him online at www.dangutman.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680511987986,"sku":"9780060594930","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_34f31492-a0c0-44c3-a263-6669a8327765.jpg?v=1734920352","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/satch-me-9780060594930","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}