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OverviewBased on the true story of a boy in Brooklyn who became neighbors and friends with his hero, Jackie Robinson. Stephen Satlow is an eight-year-old boy living in Brooklyn, New York, which means he only cares about one thing-the Dodgers. Steve and his father spend hours reading the sports pages and listening to games on the radio. Aside from an occasional run-in with his teacher, life is pretty simple for Steve.But then Steve hears a rumor that an African American family is moving to his all-Jewish neighborhood. It's 1948 and some of his neighbors are against it. Steve knows this is wrong. His hero, Jackie Robinson, broke the color barrier in baseball the year before.Then it happens -- Steve's new neighbor is none other than Jackie Robinson! Steve is beyond excited about living two doors down from the Robinson family. He can't wait to meet Jackie. This is going to be the best baseball season yet! How many kids ever get to become friends with their hero? Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sharon RobinsonPublisher: Scholastic US Imprint: Scholastic US Dimensions: Width: 13.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 19.30cm Weight: 0.136kg ISBN: 9780545804523ISBN 10: 0545804523 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 29 August 2017 Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews.. .the story drives home the impact of Robinson's pioneering, not just for the game but for the country following it. --The Birmingham News .. .this charming tale offers up good fodder for discussion about prejudice, discrimination, friendship, and family. --Booklist .. .a home run for baseball fans and anyone who loves an inspirational friendship story. --School Library Journal .. .the story drives home the impact of Robinson's pioneering, not just for the game but for the country following it. --The Birmingham News .. .this charming tale offers up good fodder for discussion about prejudice, discrimination, friendship, and family. --Booklist .. .a home run for baseball fans and anyone who loves an inspirational friendship story. --School Library Journal Praise for The Hero Two Doors Down .. .the story drives home the impact of Robinson's pioneering, not just for the game but for the country following it. -- The Birmingham News .. .this charming tale offers up good fodder for discussion about prejudice, discrimination, friendship, and family. -- Booklist .. .a home run for baseball fans and anyone who loves an inspirational friendship story. -- School Library Journal .. .the story drives home the impact of Robinson's pioneering, not just for the game but for the country following it. --The Birmingham News.. .this charming tale offers up good fodder for discussion about prejudice, discrimination, friendship, and family. --Booklist.. .a home run for baseball fans and anyone who loves an inspirational friendship story. --School Library Journal Praise for The Hero Two Doors Down .. .the story drives home the impact of Robinson's pioneering, not just for the game but for the country following it. -- The Birmingham News .. .this charming tale offers up good fodder for discussion about prejudice, discrimination, friendship, and family. -- Booklist .. .a home run for baseball fans and anyone who loves an inspirational friendship story. -- School Library Journal The story drives home the impact of Robinson's pioneering, not just for the game but for the country following it. -- The Birmingham NewsThis charming tale offers up good fodder for discussion about prejudice, discrimination, friendship, and family. -- BooklistA home run for baseball fans and anyone who loves an inspirational friendship story. -- School Library Journal .. .the story drives home the impact of Robinson's pioneering, not just for the game but for the country following it. --The Birmingham News.. .this charming tale offers up good fodder for discussion about prejudice, discrimination, friendship, and family. --Booklist.. .a home run for baseball fans and anyone who loves an inspirational friendship story. --School Library Journal Praise for The Hero Two Doors Down .. .the story drives home the impact of Robinson's pioneering, not just for the game but for the country following it. -- The Birmingham News .. .this charming tale offers up good fodder for discussion about prejudice, discrimination, friendship, and family. -- Booklist .. .a home run for baseball fans and anyone who loves an inspirational friendship story. -- School Library Journal Author InformationSharon Robinson, daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, is the author of several works of fiction and nonfiction. She has also written several widely praised nonfiction books about her father, including Jackie's Nine: Jackie Robinson's Values to Live By and Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |