"This exceptionally engaging chronicle recounts Ruth's amazing
rags-to-riches story. . . . Equally important, the art captures Ruth's
irrepressible personality and joy in playing baseball." -- Booklist
(starred review)
Before he becomes known as the Babe, George Herman Ruth is just a boy
who lives in Baltimore and has a knack for getting into trouble. But
when he turns seven, his father takes him to Saint Mary's Industrial
School for Boys, and his life is changed. Here, under the watchful eye
of Brother Matthias, George evolves as an athlete and a man. With vivid
illustrations and clear affection for his subject, Matt Tavares sheds
light on an icon who learned early that life is what you make of it --
and sends home a message about honoring the place you come from. Back
matter includes an author's note, Babe Ruth's career statistics, and a
bibliography.