The Home-Run King
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 112
Published: 2009
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"The Home-Run King" by Patricia McKissack tells the inspiring story of a young African American boy named Maestro who dreams of becoming a great baseball player despite the challenges he faces in the racially segregated South. Set during the era of the Negro Leagues, Maestro idolizes the legendary players who break barriers and overcome obstacles. With the support of his family and community, he practices relentlessly, hoping to one day hit a home run that will make him shine. The narrative captures themes of perseverance, identity, and the unbreakable spirit of those who dare to dream in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Scraps Of Time .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Penguin Putnam Inc .
Patricia C. McKissack has written more than one hundred books about the African American experience.
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