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Once Upon a Fastball

by Bob Mitchell · 2008

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The acclaimed author of Match Made in Heaven spins a spellbinding story of baseball, love, and family secrets—perfect for Father's Day.

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sportssportsMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 288 pages

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