The Hero Two Doors Down: Based on the True Story of Friendship between a Boy and a Baseball Legend
Sharon Robinson
📚 Genre
Children's Historical Fiction
🏢 Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
📅 Publication Year
2016
🔢 ISBN
978-0545831628
About This Book
Based on a true story, Stephen Satlow is an eight-year-old boy living in Brooklyn in 1948 who is thrilled to learn that his hero, Jackie Robinson, is moving into his neighborhood. The cover features an illustration of a young boy in a baseball cap sitting on a park bench next to a baseball player wearing jersey number 42 with the New York City skyline in the background.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
208
Edition
Paperback Edition
Series
Standalone novel
Target Audience
Middle Grade (Ages 8-12)
Collector Information
Condition
Good condition. The cover shows minor edge wear and slight curling at the top left corner near the Scholastic Gold badge, but the colors are vibrant and the spine is intact.
Estimated Value
$5-$10
Rarity
Common. This is a widely printed paperback edition easily found in bookstores, schools, and libraries.
Historical Significance
Celebrates the life and integration legacy of Jackie Robinson, breaking racial barriers in Major League Baseball through a personal and accessible lens for children.
Collector Notes
Mass-market paperbacks of this nature are generally not collectible investments. Store away from direct sunlight to prevent cover fading.
Similar Books
Promise Me, Dad by Sharon Robinson, Teammates by Peter Golenbock, Jackie Robinson: Young Sports Hero by Johana Nichols, Under the Same Sky by Joseph Bruchac
Notable Features
Scholastic Gold series badge on the upper left corner, indicating an edition curated for young readers with additional educational content.