sc104906's review against another edition
3.0
Stephen, a young Jewish boy, living in Brooklyn New York during the 1940s has a new family of neighbors move in next door. While the neighborhood is in a tizzy because the new family is African American, Stephen is excited to meet his baseball hero and father of the new family, Jackie Robinson. This novel is written by Robinson's daughter about a true friendship that took place during her childhood.
eoviattb's review against another edition
3.0
This is another book I read with my daughter. I ended up ordering another copy of it and putting it in my classroom library because I have so many students who 1) are reluctant readers, and 2) love sports. I'm hoping some of them will want to pick it up and read it.
elementarybookworm's review against another edition
4.0
A sweet companion to our informational study of Robinson’s biography, Promises to Keep. Don’t miss the epilogue or the picture book about the Christmas-Hanukkah story these families shared. A wonderful glimpse into the hearts of the Robinson family.
kdtoverbooked's review against another edition
4.0
A book to make you think of the “good ole days” when players didn’t have the crazy amounts of money and obligations that are placed upon them today. Also a time when people actually sat down and discussed their differences rather than just making the worst assumptions. It would be good for your middle grade historical fiction fan.
jessloveslit's review against another edition
4.0
Really cool novel based on a true story. Read for my mission to diversify my read aloud.
alavallee's review against another edition
3.0
It was a cute story, and I love that it is true. My 5th grade students loved this book.