The William Hoy Story: How a Deaf Baseball Player Changed the Game (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780807591925)

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 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.

Author: Nancy Churnin
ISBN-10: 0807591920
ISBN-13: 9780807591925
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2016
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.10w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 181403 / William Hoy Story


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 12/14/2015
School Library Journal 02/01/2016 pg. 111
Booklist 02/01/2016 pg. 36
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2016
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2016
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2016 pg. 195 - Recommended, Satisfactory