Headen, Sandra W.
Warrior on the Mound
- ISBN 13:
- 9780823453788
- author:
- Headen, Sandra W.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Holiday House
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 21.2 x 14.2 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Children's, Historical, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Set against the backdrop of prewar North Carolina, Warrior on the Mound is a powerful and evocative story of racial unrest. When Cato and his teammates "trespass" on their town's whites-only baseball field for a practice, the resulting outrage burns like a brushfire through the community.
The tension culminates in a dramatic match between white and Black little league teams, with the winner taking all. This intense and personal story explores the experience of segregation, injustice, and the importance of dialogue in the face of adversity. Narrated by Cato himself, the book is written in a rich and convincing first-person voice.
Back matter includes an author's note, historical background, biographical information about Negro League players, and more, making this a valuable resource for readers looking to learn more about this important period in American history. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection and one of Evanston Public Library's 101 Great Books for Kids, Warrior on the Mound is a compelling and thought-provoking read.
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