Thumb on a Diamond

by Ken Roberts

Book Overview

Leon (now known by his nickname, Thumb) and his best friend Susan love their tiny, remote fishing village wedged between the sea and the mountains. It is beautiful, peaceful -- and very boring. So Thumb and Susan come up with an ingenious plan to form a baseball team, win the regional title, and qualify to be sent to the championships in Vancouver courtesy of the school board. Never mind that none of the village's children have ever played baseball...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0888997051
• ISBN13: 9780888997050
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Groundwood Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.1" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5