The Boston Red Sox Baseball Team

Children's Literature

There is no one more optimistic than a Red Sox fan. The "Curse of the Bambino" and other bits of Boston baseball lore are nicely explained in this book, part of the "Great Sports Teams" series. A mix of facts, transactions and play-by-play of crucial games, it is an engaging history lesson that will fascinate any child interested in baseball. It should be especially beloved by kids who live in what former player Jimmie Foxx called "the most understanding baseball town in the country." 2001, Enslow Publishers, $18.95. Ages 7 to 12. Reviewer: Donna Freedman