Abner Doubleday, Boy Baseball Pioneer, by Montrew Dunham/Illustrated by Cathy Morrison, Patria Press, Inc.

As a boy, Abner loved nothing more than playing ball with his brother and friends. When not on the playing field, Abner’s adventures led him to the recovery of a stolen trunk in the woods, a hitched ride aboard a rickety stagecoach AND an historic meeting with French Revolutionary War hero General Lafayette. Lively illustrations draw the young reader into Abner’s world where baseball was king, and good sportsmanship ruled.
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Reader's Reviews
I love playing ball with my friends so it was really fun to read about Abner doing the same thing more than 100 years ago. But Abner didn’t only play baseball—he had lots of cool adventures, like when he solved the mystery of the stolen trunk!
Bearemy, age 9
I have read numerous books by this author. Each one is unique and fun to read. She is a terrific writer. I hope everyone gets a chance to read this book. I am glad you chose it for the Bearemy´s Book Club!!!
Diane, age 56
My mom read me this book and it´s really good. I love that book!
Grace, age 7
This is a very interesting book. I´ve read two of Montrew Dunham´s books and they were so good I´m going to read them all!
Davis, age 9
IT is a great book, i really enjoyed it
Cole, age 11
Abner is like me. He likes to play and goes on an adventure. I like the part where Abner finds the trunk. It would be neat to have an adventure like Abner. I would read this book again. It is a great story. :-)
Ethank, age 9
I loved the book. Brought the sport of baseball to life.
Mary, age 9
Any child who loves baseball will love this book. Through Abner Doubleday, kids can learn about leadership and the origins of the Great American Pastime. I´ve shared this book with children of my friends and family. They´ve all enjoyed.
Km, age 38
Great book. It is so nice to find such a good author who writes fun and informative books for my kids. An added bonus is I enjoy them too!
Nancy, age 44
What a gift to be able to read a book of this quality to your child
Elizabeth, age 39
I read this book along with my son and it was a great book. It was entertaining and informative and was written very well.
Mona, age 45
I love baseball and I really liked reading this book with my mom. Abner had a lot of fun playing baseball and I do too.
Zane, age 9
this book was okay. i like to play ball with my friends and family.
caroline, age 12
this is an awesome book i think you should read
shahana, age 8
HEY I LOVE TO GO THER TO BUILDABEAR AND I LIKE THE BOOK
ANNAHI, age 0
This book was outstanding and awsome and cool that was my opion on it.
Moriah, age 10
it was kind of boring.
teren, age 9
when i go to taffa on mondays i read it and it is very insherasting to read. thank you
Anna, age 5
I love the mystery!!!!
Hannah, age 10
i think the book was awesom i want to read it over and over
brook, age 12
i think this book is great!i love it.
daija, age 10
I fourt it was good
erin, age 8
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