"Stumptown Kid" by Ron J. Findley follows the journey of a young boy named Jimmy who grows up in the rough-and-tumble streets of Portland, Oregon, during the early 1900s. Faced with challenges of poverty and discrimination, Jimmy’s resilience shines through as he befriends misfits and outcasts in his neighborhood. The story captures his adventures, dreams, and the powerful bonds of friendship as he navigates life's hardships. Through his determination and spirit, Jimmy learns valuable lessons about courage, identity, and the importance of belonging, ultimately finding his place in a world that often seems against him. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Playaway Children .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-6th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Peachtree Publishers .

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.