Hockey's Weirdest Mascots: From Al the Octopus to Victor E. Green

by David Carson

Overview

A fuzzy, green creature is spotted dancing with fans on top of the Philadelphia Phillies’ dugout. Crew members chase after a wacky chicken on the San Diego Padres’ field. A mischievous seal is caught trying to steal the San Francisco Giants’ home plate—literally! Baseball fans love to watch and applaud the playful antics of colorful mascots. Join the fun and learn all about the wackiest baseball mascots!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666353235
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2022
Series:	Sports Illustrated Kids: Mascot Mania!
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
Lexile:	IG810L (what's this?)
File size:	8 MB
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Game Time! 4

Sparky the Dragon 6

Gnash 8

Wild Wing 10

Carlton the Bear 12

Victor E. Green 14

Gritty 16

Howler the Coyote 18

Youppi 20

NJ Devil 22

Mick E. Moose 24

Ai the Octopus 26

Iceburgh 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

About the Author 32

Interviews

Created in partnership with Sports Illustrated Kids;

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2022

Gr 3–5—Players come and go, but mascots (usually) stay the same. Fans who spend their lives rooting for the same team know this to be true and it's part of what makes mascots such a big part of fandom. The books in this series feature a handpicked list of some of the weirdest, most wonderful mascots in sports. From MLB's Phillie Phanatic and Bernie the Brewer to NHL's Youppi and Gritty, pro sports have no shortage of bizarre characters. The basketball and football books in the series include both professional and NCAA mascots, like Benny the Bull and the Fighting Irish Leprechaun. Each mascot gets a two-page writeup with stats and fun facts to enthrall readers. Overall, these are easy, engaging reads that will appeal to browsers and curious superfans alike. VERDICT Unique and exciting, this series is a first purchase for all.

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