Francis and Eddie: The True Story of America's Underdogs Hardcover – June 1, 2013

I love the true story and this re-telling! I can’t wait to read it to my grandchildren. Of course I may need to leave out the part that Eddie skipped school!

The true story can and will inspire young people to learn about the game of golf. They will also learn that not everyone needs to become a professional golfer to enjoy it for a lifetime.

The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund is proud to welcome Mr. Herzog's book into the Ouimet family. We, of course, are big fans of the story of Francis & Eddie, and are grateful to have such a beautiful book published for golf fans all ages. Zachary Pullen's amazing illustrations fit perfectly throughout the story, bringing readers back in time to 1913. Thank you for helping us carry on the legacy of Francis Ouimet & little Eddie Lowery, especially in this Centennial year. We truly appreciate the support of Why Not Books!

My dad and children were caddies when they were young. Though they all grew up wanting to be as good at the game as some of the people for whom they caddied, their lot in life was only to watch others reach the pinnacle of success. "Francis and Eddie" is a story about having this dream come true. Humility, skill & tenacity triumph in this delightful tale. You will not be disappointed.

I taught for over 30 years and this is very well written. Most sports books for elementary age children are usually biographies and not told as a story. My grandson who is going into the second enjoyed reading the book. I should note that our family doesn't play golf so the interest is not the sport. It is the story of being an underdog and having success that is interesting.

The story is fabulous but in this book it is very, very short - the drawings are sensational:-)

What a wonderful children's book. It tells children about one of the greatest golf matches ever. It is an inspiring story about an undog teenager playing in the U S. Open against some the greatest golfers ever. It teaches children that what seems to be impossible can be accomplished through hardwork. It is why it is called the greatest game ever.

I bought this for my 6 year old nephew who just started playing golf. I read it to him at night before bed and he just loves it. It makes him believe he can be like that also. It was written perfectly for a child and makes them believe it can be them also. Now he requests this book every night before bed.

My 10 year old loves Golf, so I gave him this book, and told him we can watch the movie (greatest game ever played) once he had read it. He did so immediately.