Warrior on the Mound
By Sandra W. Headen
By Sandra W. Headen
By Sandra W. Headen
By Sandra W. Headen
By Sandra W. Headen
By Sandra W. Headen
Category: Children's Middle Grade Sports Fiction
Category: Children's Middle Grade Sports Fiction
Category: Children's Middle Grade Sports Fiction
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$10.99
May 13, 2025 | ISBN 9780823460656 | Middle Grade (8-12)
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$18.99
Mar 05, 2024 | ISBN 9780823453788 | Middle Grade (8-12)
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Mar 05, 2024 | ISBN 9780823457526 | Middle Grade (8-12)
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Praise
★ “This engaging novel tackles themes of bullying, racism, segregation, strength, and forgiveness. . . A home run of a book that is brave enough to speak the hard truths. . .”—School Library Journal, Starred Review
★ “An outstanding blend of history, sports, and coming of age: not to be missed.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
“Headen captures the layers of racism embedded in a southern town where the histories of Black and white communities intertwine.”—The Horn Book
“Along with creating a protagonist strong enough to exercise good judgment despite provocation, the author assembles a cast rich in people of good will. . .”—Booklist
“The protagonist’s first-person POV adds immediacy to this emotionally charged sports novel, making for a winning combination of action-driven plotting and underlying historical tension that will inspire discussion surrounding Jim Crow era and contemporary prejudice.”—Publishers Weekly
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