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El Duque
The Story of Orlando Hernandez
by Kenneth Lafreniere
ISBN: 0375801979
ISBN-13: 9780375801976
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Random House Childrens Books
Published date: 1999
Size: 5.25 x 8 inches
Weight: 0.15 pounds
Ages: 4 to 6
Pages: 95
Synopses
Presents a biography of the New York Yankees pitcher who defected from Cuba in a wooden fishing boat after achieving great success on the Cuban national team and earning the respected nickname "El Duque."
Publisher's Notes
Lafreniere presents a biography of the New York Yankees pitcher who defected from Cuba in a wooden fishing boat after achieving great success on the Cuban national team and earning the respected nickname "El Duque". of color photos.
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El Duque: The Story of Orlando Hernandez
LaFreniere, Kenneth
New York: Random House Childrens Books, 1999. Softcover, 95 plus color photographs; small light water stain at bottom of spine, otherwise as new.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good -. ( more information)
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El Duque: The Story of Orlando Hernandez
Kenny Lafreniere
Random House Books for Young Readers. Used - Good. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped daily. Over one million satisfied book lovers read with Experienced Books. 1999. Softcover. Good condition, showing modest signs of wear. Some aging/yellowing of text pages. Cover has some wear on edges. ( more information)
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