In "Stumptown Kid" by Carol Gorman, the story follows a young boy named Billy, who moves with his family to a new town during the Great Depression. Struggling to adapt to his surroundings and facing the challenges of fitting in, Billy discovers his talent for baseball, which becomes both a source of joy and a way to build connections with his peers. As he navigates friendships, rivalry, and the harsh realities of his environment, Billy learns valuable lessons about perseverance, community, and the importance of believing in oneself. The novel captures the spirit of childhood determination and the impact of sports on personal growth. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-8th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

This book was published in 2019 by Blackstone Publishing .

Carol Gorman is the author of many books for young readers, including two other Dork titles, "Dork on the Run" and "Dork in Disguise", and a series of books about a girl called Lizard Flanagan. Carol lives in Iowa, USA, with her husband, who is also a full-time writer.