The Hero Two Doors Down: Based on the True Story of Friendship Between a Boy and a Baseball Legend

Sharpeipup

The Hero Two Doors Down: Based on the True Story of Friendship Between a Boy and a Baseball Legend | Sharon Robinson

In honor of opening day games, I read this true story. ⚾️

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Eggs

The Hero Two Doors Down: Based on the True Story of Friendship Between a Boy and a Baseball Legend | Sharon Robinson

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Written by the youngest of Jackie and Rachel Robinson‘s children(Sharon Robinson). According to Wikipedia, she is now in her 70s and her mom Rachel is 100. This book is based on a true story of a neighborhood friendship between the Robinsons and the Satlows. Heartwarming and engaging
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Andrew65 Sounds very uplifting. Well done 👏👏👏 13mo

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booksaremyfavorite

The Hero Two Doors Down: Based on the True Story of Friendship Between a Boy and a Baseball Legend | Sharon Robinson

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I thought this was a great read! The friendship between Steven and Jackie was special. Steven is a Jewish boy and Jackie isn‘t.

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Readingismyescape

The Hero Two Doors Down: Based on the True Story of Friendship Between a Boy and a Baseball Legend | Sharon Robinson

so-so

3 out of 5 stars. I read this to the kids in my Sunshine State Club. It‘s written by Jackie Robinson‘s daughter. The kids adored the book and it was fun talking to the about life in the 1940‘s. It‘s hard for them to imagine life without a cell phone, let alone without a tv 📺. This book is great for elementary students, especially sports fans.

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Peaceful_Reader

The Hero Two Doors Down: Based on the True Story of Friendship Between a Boy and a Baseball Legend | Sharon Robinson

Does progress mean that when the Dodgers come home, Jackie will be able to stay in the same hotels as the other Dodgers, like Pee Wee, Gil, Carl, and Ralph Branca?
Afraid not, Steve, Dad replied. #jimcrowlaws

Peaceful_Reader Perfect for 3rd/4th grade students. 6y

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night_shift

The Hero Two Doors Down: Based on the True Story of Friendship Between a Boy and a Baseball Legend | Sharon Robinson

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For future reference to myself: when it says it appeals to grades 3rd-6th and is about sports, give it a hard pass. The writing was so stilted and the kids didn't talk in any way realistically. I stopped on page 24. Getting #LitsyPartyofOne off to a good start haha

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LeahBergen I love that little dog face! 7y

night_shift @LeahBergen yeah, I do too 🐕💚 7y

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night_shift

The Hero Two Doors Down: Based on the True Story of Friendship Between a Boy and a Baseball Legend | Sharon Robinson

I really need to get this stack read so I can return them back to work.. so as much as I want to read Bone Season (it's so good so far) I think I'm going to start my #LitsyPartyofOne with the top book!

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BookInMyHands

The Hero Two Doors Down: Based on the True Story of Friendship Between a Boy and a Baseball Legend | Sharon Robinson

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I like that this is based on a true relationship between a young Jewish boy and Jackie Robinson. I like the discussions of discrimination. I like that both families learn from each other and foster a life-long relationship.

But... there's not really a plot here, and not a whole lot that would resonate with a kid who likes playing baseball. Baseball history, yes. I wanted to like this one, but I felt it meandered too much.

Lmstraubie There is a children's picture book called Jackie's Gift that is written by his daughter Sharon Robinson that tells the story of him buying a Christmas tree for their family because he thought they couldn't afford one. He didn't know they were Jewish. It is very sweet. 7y

BookInMyHands @Lmstraubie I'll have to check that out. This is also by his daughter, and the Christmas tree story is in here too. Probably better as a picture book. I did like the stories, it just lacked a focus. 7y

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MelanieCDuncan

The Hero Two Doors Down: Based on the True Story of Friendship Between a Boy and a Baseball Legend | Sharon Robinson

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What would it be like to have your hero move into the neighborhood?

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