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Pride of Puerto Rico: The Life of Roberto Clemente | 
 enlarge | Author: Paul Robert Walker
Publisher: Odyssey Classics
Category: Book
List Price: $6.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 705250
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.5
ISBN: 0152634207
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.357092
EAN: 9780152634209
ASIN: 0152634207
Publication Date: February 21, 1991
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Product Description
The great right fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Roberto Clemente was proud of his family, his native Puerto Rico, and his ability to play baseball. “Baseball fans will welcome this book because of the fast-paced action, but the temper of the man and his concern for human beings will leave a lasting impression on the younger reader.”--The Horn Book
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Book of Pride July 12, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I enjoyed this book so much. Coincidently I finished it just before seeing a ceremony in honor of Roberto Clemente with his widow Vera present at the 2006 MLB All-Star game. From reading this book I understand why the word "Pride" is always used when discussing Roberto Clemente. This book carres the theme of Roberto's pride from beginning to end. Pride not only in himself but in his family and country. Many may say this is not a book about baseball, but those who know the magic of baseball understand that you can't seperate the game from the players. It is the great person in the player that makes the game of baseball so wonderful. Roberto was a great baseball player and an even greater man. Puerto Rico should feel honored in having him as one of their native sons.
 Pride of Puerto Rico March 2, 2006
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
My 12-yr old son read this book for a report.
He didn't complain too much and finished pretty quickly so I guess he liked it.
Very nice and easy to understand. May 1, 1999
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
It was so good that when I received it, I could not put it down till the end. That night I went to bed at 4:33AM. Mr.Robert Walker, 2 thumbs up to a well documented piece of art. Again THANK YOU for this biography.
It was my favorite November 29, 1998
6 out of 14 found this review helpful
He palyed for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was the youngest in his family, just like me. His dad made alot of money compared to the others that lived around them. Roberto rode his bike to another town to try out for a softball team. It was only a couple of miles from his home. His school was trying to teach him to speak English, and he didn't do very good, but he tried.
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