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Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team

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Condition
New
Dimensions
9.5 x 0.38 x 10 in
Weight
1 lb
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publication date
April 3, 2012
Edition
Illustrated
Language
English

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“A wonderful illustration of what a great game baseball is and how it brings families together. Brothers at Bat is a story any baseball fan will enjoy and one that we all should know.” —Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr."A captivating story, impeccable layout, and glorious illustrations make this historical account an unqualified winner." —New York Times Book ReviewThe amazing true story of the longest-running all-brother team in history!Full of action, drama, and excitement, the never-before-told tale of the Hall of Fame team is vividly brought to life in expert storytelling and stunning vintage-style art.The Acerra family had sixteen children, including twelve ball-playing boys. It was the 1930s, and many families had lots of kids. But only one had enough to field a baseball team . . . with three on the bench! They loved the game, but more important, they cared for and supported each other and stayed together as a team. Nothing life threw their way—not even a World War—could stop them. Read more

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Publisher Clarion Books
Publication date April 3, 2012
Edition Illustrated
Language English
Print length 40 pages
ISBN-10 0547385579
ISBN-13 70
Item Weight 1 pounds

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Wonderful Trul Story
Format: Hardcover
During the days of the Great Depression, the Acerra family of New Jersey had 16 children, 12 boys and 4 girls. The boys, including their father, all loved baseball and played it all the time. Eventually they formed their own team and entered various local and county leagues. Imagine having enough boys to not only field a 9 man roster, but still have another 4 players on the bench. The Acerras were good and soon their reputation spread throughout the North East region. When World War II came along, six of the brothers enlistd and went off to fight for their country. By God’s graces, and no doubt a mother’s constant prayers, all six came home. With peace time they soon returned to the sport they all loved. In the history of baseball there have only been 29 all brother teams. The Acerras hold the record for having played the longest. Writer Audrey Vernick does a superb job in not only capturing the historical facts of this amazing story, but she also imbues it with heart. While artist Steven Salerno is wonderful in his brash, cartoon styling that perfectly captures an era so vividly. If you like baseball, or simply a great human story, “Brothers at Bat” deserves your enthusiastic support. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2019 by Ron Fortier
Your Baseball-Loving Kid Will Love This Book (and so will you)
Format: Hardcover
This charming book is a treasure. It tells the amazing true story of a 12-brother team that played for years in local team competitions that were common in the early part of the 20th Century. Their play was interrupted by WWII, when six of the brothers served; they all returned home safely to play more ball!. At one time, the oldest brother was 32, the youngest seven. Brother teams were not that unusual in that era of large families...there are 29 recorded baseball teams made up entirely of brothers, and some of these other teams are featured in other baseball books for kids. But this team, the Acerra Brothers, is the only one in Baseball's Hall of Fame, and they were the longest-playing of them all. Seven of the brothers were still alive in 1997, when their team was honored at an induction ceremony in Cooperstown, which they attended, (along with hundreds of relatives & a still-living sister). I don't think I've ever enjoyed a children's book as much as this, or had such happy anticipation in the delight it will give my baseball-loving grandson! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2012 by Carol DeChant
Great for big families
Format: Hardcover
Absolutely LOVE this book! Coming from a big sports-loving family, it really hits home! I highly recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2025 by Crystal Golesh
Great book
Format: Hardcover
This book is based on a true story. I read it and found it incredibly sweet and a good read. I ordered it for my seven-year-old grandson who is a baseball fanatic. He really liked it and therefore I highly recommend this book. Book.
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024 by Donita Blackketter
Introduction to biography.
Format: Hardcover
My grandson, who is 6 years old, loves baseball. He was fascinated by the fact that this is a true story. It is the first biography he has read He was very interested in the family, matching each boy to his picture in the book. He was upset by the brother who lost his eye even though we explained he worked through this adversity and it is a lesson to be learned. Excellent book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2013 by Linda Asmus
This fun, true story is a huge hit with the ...
Format: Hardcover
This fun, true story is a huge hit with the little ball players in my home and with friends who come over to play. You know a book is good when an eight year old stops running around with his pals and sits happily for twenty minutes reading! The fun details of the players ages, names, highs and lows and (one brother hit home runs into the Atlantic Ocean, another looked like he was posing for a baseball card when he was up to bat, etc) have made an impression on my son. The Accera's image of loving, busy family life anchored in a love of baseball makes this a new favorite of mine, too. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2015 by Elizabethanne628
My Fifth Graders Loved this Book
Format: Hardcover
I am a school librarian and I read this to my fifth grade students and they loved it. I had them write the letter that one of the brothers is holding while he is away at war. I found video of the brothers playing baseball on youtube and shared it with the class while they were selecting books. I also research which brothers were still alive and shared that with them. They didn't like that the youngest brother died before some of the older brothers. I even emailed the author to tell her how much I loved her book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2014 by Sharon Bradley
Loved this true story of baseball and sibling love
Format: Hardcover
Baseball families will greatly enjoy this book, but so will families who simply appreciate a story of strong sibling bonds and love. Cute illustrations are a bonus for this happy and moving true story tale.
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024 by Elizabeth
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