Description
By: Howard R. Garis (1873-1962)
Baseball Joe of the Silver Stars follows the journey of young Joe Matson as he navigates the highs and lows of playing baseball for his team, the Silver Stars. Written by Howard R. Garis, the novel expertly captures the excitement and camaraderie of being part of a sports team.
Readers will be drawn in by Joe’s determination to succeed, even when faced with challenges both on and off the field. Garis does a fantastic job of illustrating the dynamic relationships between teammates, coaches, and competitors, making the story feel authentic and relatable.
Overall, Baseball Joe of the Silver Stars is an engaging read for sports fans of all ages. Garis’s vivid descriptions and compelling storytelling will keep readers hooked until the very end. Whether you’re a baseball enthusiast or simply enjoy a good underdog story, this book is sure to hit a home run with you.
Book Description:
“Baseball Joe” Matson has recently moved to Riverside with his family, in this opening volume of Baseball Joe series. Joe is a wide-awake country boy who enjoys playing baseball. We follow his career in the series, and his adventures, as he joins Riverside’s local nine and makes good, playing the position he most enjoys – that of pitcher, are recounted here. When not on the diamond, Joe is assisting his father against foes who are trying to steal Mr. Matson’s machinery patents.
Lester Chadwick is one of dozens of house pseudonyms created by the Stratemeyer Syndicate in the early to mid 1900’s, to “author” children’s series. Contract writers (whose identities were to remain unknown under tight secrecy) were hired to write the books in the series under the various names, usually multiple writers contributing volumes to a particular series. Howard R. Garis (1873-1962) is thought to have solely ghost-written the 14-volume Baseball Joe series.
