Opening day 1947 and Matty Romano is happy to be at the game with his father watching the Brooklyn Dodgers vs the Boston Braves. Matty is confused as to why his father was given the tickets for free from a coworker. Matty's father explains that the person does not believe first baseman Jackie Robinson should be playing. Great example of historical fiction with civil rights movement and Jackie's Robinson's struggles to overcome prejudice and play the game he was gifted at. Upper elementary will appreciate the short concise historical fiction/biography.
Story: 5 Buckeye leaves
Illustrations: 4 Buckeye leaves (Love end pages!!)
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