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Description
In 1961, newly arrived at the United States Army base near the World War I battlefields at Verdun, France, Terrence is torn between the popular boys on the baseball team and a French boy they tease for being different.
Quick Summary
Set on a 1960s Army base in France right next to World War I battlefields, this story follows Terrence as he navigates the tricky world of middle school friendships when the popular baseball team starts picking on a quiet French boy. Kids will root for Terrence as he faces the ultimate moral crossroads between fitting in with the cool kids and standing up for someone who needs a friend, with authentic baseball action and a time period that feels fresh and different from most middle grade books. If your kid likes "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio, they'll love this because it has that same powerful message about choosing kindness over popularity. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 6 who enjoy stories about friendship, sports, and doing the right thing.