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Frank Nappi

Frank Nappi continues to be recognized in the literary community as one of the most intriguing YA crossover authors today. His first novel, ECHOES FROM THE INFANTRY, received national attention, including MWSA’s Silver Medal for Outstanding Fiction for the year 2006. His second book, THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER, has been embraced by both the baseball and autism communities and is presently being adapted for the big screen. Frank has also taught high school English and Creative Writing for twenty years on Long Island, where he lives with his wife Julia and his two sons, Nicholas and Anthony. He is currently at work on his next novel.

 



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Eye in the Sky Entertainment has just announced the completion of a screenplay based on the novel" The Legend Of Mickey Tussler". Plans are underway to bring this remarkable story about an autistic pitcher to theatres nationwide. Please check back for more information.


The Legend Of Mickey Tussler

An utterly heartbreaking and moving baseball novel that is being celebrated as THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME meets THE NATURAL.

"In my work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America I see all kinds of challenges facing kids today, and this book does a very good job of treating gifted kids and teenagers with sensitivity and understanding in coping with and meeting these challenges." --Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

Seventeen-year-old Mickey Tussler is recruited to play for a minor league affiliate of the Boston Braves in the 1940s. Arthur Murphy, a scout and coach for the minor league Milwaukee Brewers, swears that
Mickey is a phenom- one who has the greatest arm Murph has ever seen, that anybody has ever seen. And it might be true. But Mickey is also autistic, before autism was given a name, and his Aspergers keeps him sealed off from a world he scarcely understands. But Arthur wants to take the chance. The minor league Brewers have had one of the worst records in baseball history, and he needs to do something to shake the team up. But can Mickey survive? Tormented by the memories of an abusive father and heckled by fans and teammates alike, the odds are stacked against him. But his inimitable talent -- one of the most gifted arms in the history of baseball - just might give him a chance. Can he survive a real life dream? Or are the harsh realities of life too much for him? This is the powerful underdog story of how a young man with an extraordinary gift comes of age in a harsh and competitive world that may not be ready for him.