Name: The Hero Two Doors Down: Based on the True Story of Friendship Between a Boy and a Baseball Legend
SKU: 16687
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The bestselling novel based 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?

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Paperbacks; Reprint edition (August 29, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0545804523
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0545804523
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 – 11 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 640L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 – 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.75 x 7.5 inches

Customers say

Customers find the book an easy and enjoyable read for baseball fans. They appreciate the emotional story of genuine love between families of different cultures and races. The book helps children understand diversity and relationships. It is also educational and insightful, presenting important topics like Jim Crow and the Civil Rights Movement. The characters are described as wonderful, honest, and safe to introduce to young ones.

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