Publication

1996-11-01 - Ulverscroft Large Print

Language

English

Word Count

117,750 words, Guess

Page Count

471 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780708958490
  • Open LibraryOL9413689M

Classifications

  • DDC813/.54
  • LCCPS3556.O844 S94 1996

Description

Though most men had returned to their hometowns after World War II, few came back to the tiny village of Magrit, Minnesota. Irini, a nineteen year-old woman, works in the Scientific Kitchen at Margaret Mill, a cereal factory, with most of Magrit's other eligible bachelorettes. Hoping to promote his business and attract some suitors for his staff, the owner of the mill forms a women's baseball team called the Sweetwheat Sweethearts. Irini, who wields a fearsome throwing arm, strong from kneading bread dough, is the team's star center fielder and her successes, failures, and revelations on and off the ball field are endearingly recalled by her now grown daughter.

First Sentence

In 1942, with much ceremony and sentiment, a new portrait of Maggie Collins was hung in the entryway to Margaret Mill.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The Sweetheart SeasonHardcoverUlverscroft Large Print1996-11-01

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