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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2010
Gr 6-8 Hughes tackles a multitude of issues in this intriguing yet uneven World War II-era novel. Although Jay Thacker's part-Navajo heritage immediately marks him as "different" in his new town, his baseball skills and his grandfather's standing in the local Mormon community soften barriers in Delta, UT. The 12-year-old's newfound baseball buddies quickly reveal their prejudices against Native Americans, nicknaming him "Chief" and discussing their parents' views that Indians are lazy alcoholic thieves. Jay's o...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
During World War II, Jay moves with his mother from Salt Lake City to rural Delta, Utah. As Jay makes new friends and hones his baseball skil...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on March 1, 2010
Jay and Ken’s complex and convincing friendship is uneasy, yet true. As with many kids’ experiences of the sport, the baseball ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More