Silent
Star: The Story of Deaf Major Leaguer William Hoy [Hardcover]
Bill
Wise (Author), Adam Gustavson (Illustrator)
Hardcover:
40 pages
Publisher:
Lee & Low Books (April 1, 2012)
Language:
English
ISBN-10:
1600604110
Book
Description
William
Hoy loved baseball. Growing up in the 1860s and ’70s, he dreamed of one day
playing in the major leagues. A far-off fantasy for many boys, fulfilling this
dream was even more of a long shot for William, who was deaf.
Striving to find his place in a hearing world, Hoy became a shoemaker. He took
pride in his work, but baseball was still his real love. When an amateur team
coach saw him playing behind the shoemaker’s shop, Hoy dazzled the coach with
his hard-hitting skills. Moving from amateur clubs to the minor leagues and
eventually to the majors, Hoy proved himself again and again—overcoming
obstacles and becoming a star both on and off the baseball diamond.
Silent Star: The Story of Deaf Major Leaguer William Hoy is a tribute to
one of the most inspirational figures in baseball history. A talented player
with a standout record, Hoy is a shining example that success in life should
not be measured by differences but by drive and determination.
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