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(0)Sharon Robinson
1) The hero two doors down: based on the true story of friendship between a boy and a baseball legend
Author
Lexile measure
640L
Language
English
Description
Eight-year-old Steve Satlow is thrilled when Jackie Robinson moves into his Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn in 1948, although many of his neighbors are not, and when Steve actually meets his hero he is even more excited--and worried that a misunderstanding over a Christmas tree could damage his new friendship.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
227 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"In January of 1963, Sharon Robinson turned thirteen the night before George Wallace declared on national television 'segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever' in his inauguration for governor of Alabama. That was the start of a year that would become one of the most pivotal years in the history of America. As the daughter of Jackie Robinson, Sharon had incredible access to some of the most important events of the era, including...
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Lexile measure
800L
Physical Desc
40 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
As a testament to his courage, Jackie Robinson's daughter shares memories of him, from his baseball career to the day he tests the ice for her, her brothers, and their friends.
Author
Publisher
Columbia/Legacy
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 audio disc (29 min., 17 sec.) : CD audio, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Three years after the death of Leonard Cohen, Leonard's son Adam Cohen, a singer and songwriter in his own right, has married nine more vocal performances from his father's last months to backing tracks.