Bert Wilson's Fadeaway Ball by J. W. Duffield
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"Bert Wilson's Fadeaway Ball" by J. W. Duffield is a baseball-themed novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the main character, Bert Wilson, a talented young pitcher who aspires to shine in college baseball. Set against the backdrop of intense competition during the baseball season, the book explores themes of friendship, sportsmanship, and the mental aspects of athletics, highlighting the significance of strategy and quick thinking in the
game. The opening of the book introduces a thrilling baseball game where the Giants and the Cubs are embroiled in a fierce struggle for the National League championship. The excitement quickly turns to chaos as a controversial play leads to confusion and anger among the fans when a run is questioned. Following the game, Bert Wilson and his friends reflect on the events, showcasing Bert's insight into the importance of strategy in baseball, a theme that will further develop as he transitions to college life and the competitive arena of a college baseball team. As Bert gears up for his new challenges, the narrative promises an engaging mix of sports action and character development as he navigates the ups and downs of his athletic ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Duffield, J. W. |
|---|---|
| Title | Bert Wilson's Fadeaway Ball |
| Credits |
Produced by Donald Cummings, Rod Crawford and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Baseball -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | College students -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39020 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39020-8 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 463 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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