The Longest Season:  The Story of the Orioles' 1988 Losing Streak by Cal Ripken, Jr. and Ron Mazellan, ill.

     NY:  Philomel Books, 2007.  ISBN 978-0-399-24492-6

Cal Ripken, Jr. , of Baseball's Hall of Fame, writes about the season his team went 0-21.  But, this is not a story about losing, but persevering, hard work and never giving up.

Illustrations:  Mixed media on paper

Themes:  Baseball, Lifeskill, perseverance 

Curriculum Connection:  This enjoyable story works well for Life Skill education:  Perseverance & Personal Best themes.

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7/9/09