Books with title The Kid Comes Back

Roy Tucker left the Dodgers to become a war hero—and now he’s fighting to get back onto the baseball diamond Roy Tucker was one of the best prospects the Dodgers had—first as a pitcher, then as an outfielder when he injured the elbow of his throwing arm. Then he went off to serve in World War II, where a plane crash over France left him with pain in his hips and back. The war is nearly over, and players are starting to return from the front to play ball again. If the Dodgers aim to have any chance at the pennant, the kid from Tomkinsville will have to fight his way back into the game once more.

POSITIVE AND INSPIRATIONAL STORY FOR BOYS AND GIRLS: The Comeback Kid shares the story of a young boy who is forced to move to the other side of the country and start a new life, a new school and make new friends. Join him on his journey and learn how his love of baseball closes the cross country gap for this East Coast boy. For Rowland Smart, baseball is his love and passion. After finally taking his game to the next level, with his best friend by his side, Rowland is uprooted from his comfortable surroundings in Woonsocket, Rhode Island and forced to move 2,500 miles across the country to Flagstaff, Arizona, because his father is transferred for a new job. Suddenly, Rowland is leaving everything and everyone he ever knew. Being an outsider, baseball becomes the bridge from one coast to the next. Through America's past-time, and Rowland's ultimate passion, he begins to meet friends. However, while he was on the top of the world on the East Coast, he must now start his climb back up the ladder on the West Coast. Follow the trials and tribulations of Rowland and his cat Mickey as he adjusts to his move, attends a new school, and meets new friends. While it may have been difficult to start his life over, Rowland’s love and passion of baseball becomes the bridge that closed the gap from the East Coast to the West Coast as he returns to baseball stardom in the land of the sun. Larger 7 in. x 10 in. softcover book edition makes it easier for children to hold and read. Special extended edition includes 9 pages of baseball themed coloring pages and activities for added fun.BONUS ACTIVITY PAGES INCLUDE:Baseball Themed Word Search5 Baseball Themed Coloring PagesPrompts for children to:List their favorite sports and activitiesDraw and color-in the state where they liveDraw and color a picture of their best friendThe Comeback Kid Book is perfect for the little slugger in your life and makes a great gift.OTHER BOOK DETAILS:AGES: Ideal for Girls and Boys ages 7 - 12PAGES: 119 PagesCOVER: Soft Cover with Glossy FinishBINDING: Professional Book Grade Binding - Pages cannot be removedIDEAL: Makes a wonderful edition for a baseball themed gift basket

His leg injured from a plane crash in occupied France, Roy Tucker was rescued by the Underground and discharged right after the war. The Dodgers welcomed him back to his old center-field position, but the Kid couldn't hold it. His leg injury was too great a handicap. Doctors did all they could, and the rest was up to Roy. But he was a clutch player, the Kid from Tomkinsville, and ready to prove it.