Staff Review: "Brothers at Bat" by Audrey Vernick

Brothers at Bat: the true story of an amazing all-brother baseball team by Audrey Vernick, illustrated by Steven Salerno

It's unusual to meet a family with 12 sons, and unheard of for those 12 boys to all get along, but that's what this book is about. The Acerra family had 17 children, and only 5 of them were girls.
Today you might share a room with your brother or sister, but what about sharing a bed? The Acerras did: 12 boys, 6 beds, 1 room. Maybe that is whey they played so well together! This family is one of twenty-nine baseball teams made up entirely of brothers, but their team played the longest. The Acerras played semi-pro baseball from 1938-1952, and took a break only during World War II when six of them joined the military. 
This is an inspirational story of family sticking together no matter what. It would be a great read for any sports fan. Recommended for ages 9-12 years.


--Angie R., Headquarters