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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1974 · Est. 3.5 hour read
Thank You, Jackie Robinson
By Barbara Cohen, Richard Cuffari (Illustrator)
A shared love for baseball bridges divides and sparks an unexpected friendship.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 189 ratings
128 pages· 26,160 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Grieving his father's death, Sam finds solace in the Brooklyn Dodgers, memorizing every game. His obsession isolates him until he meets Davy, a kindred spirit from a different world. Despite racial, religious, and generational divides, their bond transcends baseball, challenging societal norms and redefining friendship. Can their connection withstand the pressures of a divided world?
From the publisher
After Sam’s father died, he became so wrapped up in the Brooklyn Dodgers that he could describe every game they’d played in the past four years. Nobody was very interested, until Sam met Davy. They came from different races, religions, and generations. But it didn’t take long before they had a friendship that went well beyond baseball.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Words
- 26,160
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 730L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.4
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 24906
Publication
- Published
- April 24, 1997
- First published
- January 1, 1974
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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