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Growing Up Pedro
(Candlewick Biographies)
Author
Illustrator
Matt Tavares
Publication Date
March 14, 2017
Genre / Grade Band
Non-fiction / 4th − 5th
Language
English
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Description
"Masterfully depicts, with quick verse and beautiful illustrations, the world in which the two siblings came of age. . . . A wonderful introduction to a truly special player." -- School Library Journal (starred review)
Before Pedro Martínez pitched the Red Sox to a World Series championship, before he was named to the All-Star team eight times, before he won the Cy Young three times, he was a kid from a place called Manoguayabo in the Dominican Republic. Pedro loved baseball more than anything, and his older brother Ramon was the best pitcher he'd ever seen. He'd dream of the day he and his brother could play together in the major leagues -- and here, Matt Tavares tells the story of how that dream came true.
Publication date
March 14, 2017
Genre
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780763693114
Lexile Measure
730
Guided Reading Level
N
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Series
Candlewick Biographies
BISAC categories
JNF054010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation | Baseball & Softball
JNF019070 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Family | Siblings
JNF007100 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Sports & Recreation
JNF019070 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Family | Siblings
JNF007100 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Sports & Recreation
Library of Congress categories
Baseball players
Brothers
Dominican Republic
Martainez, Pedro
Martinez, Ramon
Martinez, Pedro
Brothers
Dominican Republic
Martainez, Pedro
Martinez, Ramon
Martinez, Pedro
School Library Journal
Starred Review
Tavares masterfully depicts, with quick verse and beautiful illustrations, the world in which the two siblings came of age.... This is a strong overview of a remarkable athlete. Martinez's unbelievable statistics are included at the end of the book. A wonderful introduction to a truly special player.
--School Library Journal (starred review)
--School Library Journal (starred review)
ALA/Booklist
Tavares' latest baseball profile, featuring Pedro Martínez, is as much an homage to the love between brothers as it is a biography.... Concluding stats top off this winning title.
--Booklist
--Booklist
Hornbook
Tavares highlights their warm filial relationship, inviting readers to understand how Ramón is challenged by loneliness in America, mostly because his lack of English prevents him from communicating. ... The gouache and watercolor paintings lovingly depict both players, from boyhood to adulthood. Tavares captures some of the iconic images of Pedro: pitching with intensity, goofing off in the bullpen, and even being taped to a pole by his teammates as a prank.
--Horn Book
--Horn Book
Kirkus
Watercolor, gouache and pencil illustrations depict the emotional fervor of the action.... A warm portrait of a modern baseball icon.
--Kirkus Reviews
--Kirkus Reviews
Matt Tavares
Matt Tavares is the illustrator of Iron Hans: A Grimms' Fairy Tale; 'Twas the Night Before Christmas or an Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas; Jack and the Beanstalk; Doreen Rappaport's Lady Liberty: A Biography; and Kristin Kladstrup's The Gingerbread Pirates as well as the author-illustrator of Zachary's Ball, Oliver's Game, and Mudball. He lives in Ogunquit, Maine.
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