The Lucky Seventh - Couverture souple

Barbour, Ralph Henry

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9371130067 ISBN 13 : 9789371130066

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

The lucky seventh highlights the quiet strength found in unity and the personal growth that emerges through shared goals. Centered around the formation of a neighborhood baseball team, the story explores how determination, adaptability, and mutual respect shape individual identities and collective purpose. As the boys organize themselves into a team, their interactions reveal deeper insights into resilience and empathy, particularly as they support a friend managing physical limitations. The narrative emphasizes how challenges, both internal and external, can be addressed through cooperation rather than competition alone. While the game itself serves as a backdrop, the real focus lies in the development of trust, leadership, and belief in others. The characters are drawn together by more than a desire to win; they are bound by the process of creating something meaningful from shared experience. Everyday scenes are charged with optimism, reflecting how small victories can strengthen bonds. Through humor, frustration, and persistence, the group evolves into more than just players they become a team in every sense.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Ralph Henry Barbour was an American author best known for writing sports fiction targeted at young male readers. Born on November 13, 1870, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he was the son of George W. Barbour and Frances A. Barbour. He developed a strong interest in storytelling early on and later became particularly known for capturing the ideals of youth, teamwork, and sportsmanship in his writing. Much of his work centered on school and college life, especially through stories that revolved around athletics such as football, baseball, and track. In addition to his solo efforts, Barbour collaborated with L. H. Bickford under the pseudonym Richard Stillman Powell, producing works that included light romantic adventures like Phyllis in Bohemia. While he focused largely on sports fiction, he also ventured into writing lighthearted romances and general adventure stories. His style often celebrated the virtues of character, friendship, and perseverance, traits that resonated deeply with his young audience. Barbour's writing left a lasting impression on early 20th-century juvenile literature. He passed away on February 19, 1944, at the age of 73, leaving behind a body of work that continued to influence the genre of youth-oriented sports fiction.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9371130067
• ISBN 13: 9789371130066
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 174
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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