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The Legend of Mickey Tussler
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by Frank Nappi
Sales Rank: 82808
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$6.99
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on 6-19-2008.
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Features
Cover Type: Hard Cover with 304 pages
Published by: St. Martin's Press April 29, 2008
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0312381093
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0312381097
Book Dimensions:
8.4 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
Weighs: 13.6 ounces
From Publishers Weekly
Nappi (Echoes from the Infantry) has produced a knowledgeable yet unsentimental book starring an autistic teenager with a fearsome fastball. Milwaukee Brewer's manager Arthur Murphy recruits 17-year-old farm boy Mickey Tussler as a pitcher for his team. And though Mickey's slowness enrages his impossibly cruel father (who abuses his wife and derides Mickey as a "retard"), the boy's dad is happy to collect his son's pro baseball salary. In short order, Mickey achieves local stardom despite his mental disability and his teammates' clubhouse pranks. Lefty Rogers, the Brewers' southpaw ace, resents Mickey's triumphs on the mound and plots to sabotage his rival's budding career. At the same time, Murphy romances Mickey's much-abused mother and leads his resurging team in a hot pennant race. The writing is clear and direct, and there's no confusing who's a good guy and who's a terrible guy. The baseball elements really sing; baseball fans will find much to appreciate, while the sports treatment of triumphing over adversity adds crossover appeal to the YA market. (May)
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Product Review
Praise for THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER: "In my work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America I kinds of challenges facing kids today, and this book does a very good job of treating gifted kids and teenagers with sensitivity and understanding in coping with and meeting these challenges."
--Alex Rodriguez
"A compelling tale that will touch the hearts of fans of the game
everywhere." —Fergie Jenkins, Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Pitcher
"A story with something for everyone. THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER is a walk off homerun." —Larry Izzo, New York Mets Scout
"A powerful baseball story, certain to rank among the best ever written.” —Don Williams, retired sports columnist, Newark Star Ledger "Riveting. Rewarding. THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER reaches the heart the way Alex Rodriguez reaches the bleachers." - Bill Madden, New York Daily News "A powerful baseball story, certain to rank among the best ever written."
- Don Williams, retired sports columnist, Newark Star Ledger
“Not just a baseball masterpiece, but a clever, delightful, touching tale that is a triumph of imagination and empathy. THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER is Roy Hobbs meets The Rain Man.”
Father Tom Hartman, Good Morning America’s God Squad "In an age where scandal has taken over sports, especially baseball, it was refreshing to finally be transported to an age where the game is all that matters. Frank Nappi does an incredible job brining these people and players to life. A great read."
- Brian Kilmeade, author of New York Times bestseller The Games Do Count
Reader Reviews
While reading The Legends of Mickey Tussler I never wanted to put it down. It's one of those books that you need to know whats going to happen to the characters, or what is going to happen next. Nappi's story about how a 17 year old with autism is brought into the game of baseball is exciting, but a little sad at times. Just picturing how this boy is able to pitch the way he does is incredible. I am not a big fan of baseball, but this story made me more interested in the sport by the end of the book. As I was reading the book I was able picture what was happening with Mickey on and off the baseball field. By the end of the story made me want to read more, and keep following Mickey's story. This is definately a great book, and everyone should read it at some point. -Shannon Cooke (or Shannona)
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