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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024
Black Star
A young pitcher faces a pivotal choice amid racial tensions in her town.
384 pages· 29,213 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,023 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Twelve-year-old Charley Cuffey dreams of breaking barriers as the first female professional pitcher. In a segregated Southern town, her ambitions clash with harsh realities. Inspired by her grandfather's tales of courage, Charley challenges a bully at a church picnic, leading to unforeseen consequences. As tensions rise, Charley must confront her history and the truth her parents shielded her from. Will her determination be enough to navigate the turbulent era of segregation and the Great Migration? Discover a story of resilience and the power of dreams in this gripping second installment of the Door of No Return trilogy.
