The William Hoy story : how a deaf baseball player changed the game
Record details
- ISBN: 0807591920 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 9780807591925 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 9780807591925 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 0807591920 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 9780605973299
- ISBN: 0605973296
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Physical Description:
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32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm - Publisher: Chicago, Illinois : Albert Whitman & Company, 2016.
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
Summary, etc.: | All William Ellsworth Hoy wanted to do was play baseball. After losing out on a spot on the local deaf team, William practiced even harder -- eventually earning a position on a professional team. But his struggle was far from over. In addition to the prejudice Hoy faced, he could not hear the umpires' calls. One day he asked the umpire to use hand signals: strike, ball, out. That day he not only got on base but also changed the way the game was played forever. William "Dummy" Hoy became one of the greatest and most beloved players of his time! |
Target Audience Note: | Ages 4-8. |
Awards Note: | Charter Oak Children’s Book Award (COCBA) Nominee, 2017-2018. 2017 Texas 2x2 List. |
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Genre: | Picture books for children. Biographies. |
Available copies
- 10 of 11 copies available at Bibliomation.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Silas Bronson Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 11 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Silas Bronson Library - Waterbury | JB HOY, W CHU (Text) | 34005100466654 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
Bentley Memorial Library - Bolton | J B HOY Chu (Text) | 33160142358368 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
C.H. Booth Library - Newtown | J B HOY (Text) | 34014138137444 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
Easton Public Library | J BIO Hoy, William CHURNIN, NNCY (Text) | 37777124908849 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
Edith Wheeler Memorial Library - Monroe | J B HOY (Text) | 34026136951428 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
Howard Whittemore Library - Naugatuck | JB HOY, W (Text) | 34027134583882 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
Mark Twain Library Association - Redding | JNF 796.357 Chu (Text) | 33620131450906 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
Plumb Memorial Library - Shelton | JB HOY Chu (Text) | 34025156422575 | Juvenile Biography | In transit | - |
Thompson Public Library | JB Hoy (Text) | 34038118663095 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
Tolland Public Library | JB HOY (Text)
Digital Bookplate/Donation note:
Donated by the Tolland Democratic Party.
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34051150352196 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
The William Hoy Story : How a Deaf Baseball Player Changed the Game
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The William Hoy Story : How a Deaf Baseball Player Changed the Game
New York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2016 2017 Storytelling World Resource Award Honor Book 2017 Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College "[Churnin] tells William's story patiently and clearly, with a wonderfully matter-of-fact tone about the ways a deaf person navigates life."-- New York Times Book Review "A rewarding read-aloud choice for baseball fans." --Booklist "A moving tribute to a hero."-- Kirkus Reviews William Hoy's love for baseball changed the sport forever. All William Ellsworth Hoy wanted to do was play baseball. After losing out on a spot on the local deaf team, William practiced even harderâeventually earning a position on a professional team. But his struggle was far from over. In addition to the prejudice Hoy faced, he could not hear the umpires' calls. One day he asked the umpire to use hand signals: strike, ball, out. That day he not only got on base but also changed the way the game was played forever. William "Dummy" Hoy became one of the greatest and most beloved players of his time.