Calico Joe
by John Grisham
Hardcover Mass Market Paperback Kindle Edition Library Binding Audio CD Paperback"Calico Joe" by John Grisham is a novel about a young baseball prodigy named Joe Castle, who emerges on the professional baseball scene in America in the summer of 1973. He plays for the Chicago Cubs, and his sudden rise to fame captures the attention of the nation. The book is narrated from the perspective of a sportswriter named Paul Tracey, who remembers the summer of 1973 as a turning point in his life. Paul was thirteen years old at the time and had been following Joe Castle's incredible journey on the baseball field. But a tragic event occurs during a game between the Cubs and the Mets that changes everything. The novel explores themes of family, hope, ambition, and the impact of success and failure on individuals. It also examines the world of professional sports, including the pressure put on young athletes, the relationships between players and managers, and the loyalty of fans. "Calico Joe" is a heartwarming story of redemption and forgiveness that will resonate with readers who love baseball and those who enjoy stories that tug at the heartstrings.
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