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Thumb on a Diamond

Book Description
Leon (now known by his nickname, Thumb) and his best friend Susan love their tiny, remote fishing village wedged between the sea and the mountains. It is beautiful, peaceful - and very boring. So Thumb and Susan come up with an ingenious plan to form a baseball team, win the regional title, and qualify to be sent to the championships in Vancouver courtesy of the school board. Never mind that none... More
Book Information
PublisherGroundwood Books
BindingPaperback (6 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages128
ISBN-100888997051
ISBN-13978-0888997050
Publication Date08/28/2007
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About Ken Roberts (Author) : Ken Roberts is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Ken Roberts include Thumb on a Diamond, Degrassi Junior High: Stephanie Kaye, Spike: Degra... more
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About Leanne Franson (Illustrator) : Leanne Franson was born and raised on the Canadian Prairies, and moved to Montreal to go to Concordia University where she completed a BFA. After a brief stint in ceramics at Banff School of Fine Arts... more
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