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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2011 | Preschool to Grade 4
Gr 2–5—This book offers a child's view of Jackie Robinson's first game as a Brooklyn Dodger on Major League Baseball's Opening Day April 15, 1947, a day former Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig referred to as "baseball's proudest moment." Matty attends the event with his father, who got the tickets free from a disgruntled colleague. As they watch, Matty's dad recalls that his father, an Italian-American immigrant, also faced prejudice. As th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
Dynamic drawings of players and fans are the stars of this story about a boy who's able to attend Jackie Robinson's ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
