The Spy Who Played Baseball
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Publisher Description
Moe Berg is not a typical baseball player. He's Jewish—very unusual for the major leagues in the 1930s—has a law degree, speaks several languages, and loves traveling the world. He also happens to be a spy for the U.S. government. When World War II begins, Moe trades his baseball career for a life of danger and secrecy. Using his unusual range of skills, he sneaks into enemy territory to gather crucial information that could help defeat the Nazis. But he also has plenty of secrets of his own. . .
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Baseball player Moe Berg who went by the name of Runt Wolfe "didn't just steal bases. He stole enemy secrets." Jones describes Berg's childhood in New Jersey, where his love for baseball was matched by his love of learning. Berg played for the Dodgers and the White Sox, where he stood out for his Jewish background and his intelligence. In Cherrington's polished cartoons, Berg is a rather nondescript character with dark curly hair; wide, searching eyes; and a forceful expression. Beginning in 1943, his desire to defeat the Nazis led Berg to work with the U.S. Office of Strategic Services, gathering intelligence in Europe. Readers won't learn about Berg's stats on the field or his personal life; instead, Berg is presented as a principled and enigmatic figure, "a man with many secrets." Ages 5 9.
