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Calico Joe

By John Grisham
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Calico Joe is a surprising and moving novel of fathers and sons, forgiveness, and redemption, set in the world of Major League Baseball. It tells the story of Joe Castle, a twenty-one-year-old phenomenon from Calico Rock, Arkansas, who dazzles as a rookie first baseman, and Paul Tracey, a young boy torn between his idol and his hard-throwing father. The narrative explores the complexities of family, hero worship, and the impact of a fateful game in 1973.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This novel is ideal for readers who enjoy emotionally rich, character-driven fiction and have an interest in baseball, family dynamics, and stories of personal growth and reconciliation.

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In this novel, the careers of a golden boy rookie hitter for the Cubs and a hard-hitting Mets pitcher take very different paths. The baseball is thrilling, but it is what happens off the field that makes this story a classic.

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A surprising and moving novel of fathers and sons, forgiveness and redemption, set in the world of Major League Baseball…

Whatever happened to Calico Joe? It began quietly enough with a pulled hamstring. The first baseman for the Cubs AAA affiliate in Wichita went down as he rounded third and headed for home. The next day, Jim Hickman, the first baseman for the Cubs, injured his back. The team suddenly needed someone to play first, so they reached down to their AA club in Midland, Texas, and called up a twenty-one-year-old named Joe Castle. He was the hottest player in AA and creating a buzz.

In the summer of 1973, Joe Castle was the boy wonder of baseball, the greatest rookie anyone had ever seen. The kid from Calico Rock, Arkansas dazzled Cub fans as he hit home run after home run, politely tipping his hat to the crowd as he shattered all rookie records. Calico Joe quickly became the idol of every baseball fan in America, including Paul Tracey, the young son of a hard-partying and hard-throwing Mets pitcher.

On the day that Warren Tracey finally faced Calico Joe, Paul was in the stands, rooting for his idol but also for his Dad.

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Praise for Calico Joe includes: “Grisham knocks it out of the park.” —The Washington Post; “An enjoyable, heartwarming read that’s not just for baseball fans.” —USA Today; and “A lyrical ode to baseball, small-town America, youthful innocence and a young boy’s search for heroes.” —The Buffalo News. Critics also commend Grisham's storytelling prowess, highlighting his skill both on the ballpark and courtroom stage.

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ISBN: 9780307990747

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 April 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Edition: Large type / large print edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 255g

Pages: 224

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Fiction General Fiction John Grisham Large type / Large Print Editions Literary Fiction Penguin Books Sports

About the Author

JOHN GRISHAM is the author of twenty-four novels, one work of nonfiction, a collection of stories, and two novels for young readers. He lives in Virginia and Mississippi.

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