Stumptown Kid by Carol Gorman

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This dramatic and moving story set in the days of the Negro Leagues illustrates the true meanings of friendship, prejudice, and heroism. Charlie Nebraska wants two things he can't get: to make the local Wildcats baseball team and to have life to return to the way it was before his father... read more

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Charlie: Loves baseball. When he meets Luther Peale, he learns to love it even more, and get better while loving it. But after he meets Luther Peale- he gets himself into some sticky situations.

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This is book 15 of 15 in 2007-2008 Iowa Teen Award. (authoritative list)

Preceded by Airborn.

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Carol Gorman (Author)

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Original Language: English
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Page Count: 224

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Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Social Issues › Prejudice & Racism › Fiction
Books › Children's Books › Sports & Activities › Sports › Baseball › Fiction
Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Boys & Men › Fiction
Books › Teens › Literature & Fiction
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Books › Children's Books › Ages 9-12

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