This picture book biography covers the major events in Satchel Paige's life, from his boyhood in Mobile Alabama, where he honed his pitching skills in reform school, to his days in the Negro semi-pro and major leagues, to the two years he pitched for the Cleveland Indians after the color barrier was broken.
Lesa Ransome tells Satchel's tale in a friendly, accessible voice. She includes details sure to engage young fans, such as the fact that Satchel was the seventh of twelve children and earned his nickname carrying satchels for passengers at the Mobile, Alabama railroad station. There is plenty of baseball action, too, including a dramatic game in which Satchel goes head-to-head against his rival Josh Gibson. James Ransome's bold, action-filled paintings help bring this charismatic baseball legend to life.
