The narrative centers on unwavering loyalty and devotion to a leader, emphasizing the enduring impact of their guidance. The characters are driven by a deep admiration, pledging to uphold the leader's legacy through their actions and endeavors. Themes of commitment and reverence are prevalent, highlighting the emotional bond between the followers and their captain. The story promises to explore the lengths to which individuals will go to honor and reflect the values instilled by their leader.
The narrative chronicles the rich history of the New York Yankees, highlighting iconic players like Babe Ruth and Derek Jeter, alongside their remarkable achievement of twenty-seven World Championships. This middle-grade adaptation of "Pinstripe Empire" features a wealth of black and white photographs, making it a treasured keepsake for baseball enthusiasts. Authored by former Yankees PR director Marty Appel, it offers an engaging exploration of the team's legacy and impact on the sport.
A Boston Globe Best Book of the Year Winner of the 2017 Casey Award for the Best Baseball Book of the Year “The ultimate biography.” —The New York Times As a player, Charles Dillon “Casey” Stengel's contemporaries included Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, and Christy Mathewson. As a legendary manager, he formed indelible, complicated relationships with Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Billy Martin. For more than five glorious decades, Stengel was the undisputed, quirky, hilarious, and beloved face of baseball—and along the way he revolutionized the role of manager. But for a man who spent so much of his life in the limelight Stengel remains an enigma. Acclaimed New York Yankees' historian and bestselling author Marty Appel digs into Casey Stengel's quirks and foibles, unearthing a tremendous trove of baseball stories, perspective, and history. Weaving in never-before-published family documents, Appel creates a matchless and intimate portrait of a private man. Casey Stengel is a biography that will be treasured by fans of our national pastime for years to come.