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Children's Literature
The story of Charlie Nebraska encourages the reader by exemplifying the characteristics of a true friendship. This work of historical fiction reveals some of the most horrific sides of an African American facing racism in the 1950s. The book's main theme is overcoming opposition through friendship, and a strong one it is. Charlie, a twelve-year-old white boy and Luther, a twenty-five year-old African American male, develop an incredible relationship through the game of baseball, despite the negative views of a prejudiced town. Luther's past sets the plot in motion. In his Negro League days, Luther was a pitcher and killed ...
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The story of Charlie Nebraska encourages the reader by exemplifying the characteristics of a true friendship. This work of historical fiction reveals some of the most horrific sides of an African American facing racism in the 1950s. The book's main theme is overcoming opposition through friendship, and a strong one it is. Charlie, a twelve-year-old white boy and Luther, a twenty-five year-old African American male, develop an incredible relationship through the game of baseball, despite the negative views of a prejudiced town. Luther's past sets the plot in motion. In his Negro League days, Luther was a pitcher and killed a white man who was crowding the plate. Although Luther is innocent, the victim's brother has vowed revenge. Because of this, Luther must flee to Stumptown, where he becomes Charlie's baseball coach. When Luther's past resurfaces, a series of frightening events take place that helps Luther win the town over and clear his name. On a whole, the book is well written. Goman and Findley incorporate many strong qualities of a children's book such as sports, action, heroism, and even moral lessons. While protagonist Charlie does seem years above his age at times, he remains a realistic character with whom readers can easily identify. I recommend this book to most readers within the age group and to any teacher who is in need of getting their students to become more accepting of others. Reviewer: Patrick Clarke
School Library Journal
Gr 5-8-Themes of honesty, loyalty, and heroism are imbedded in this powerful, fast-paced story set in a small Iowa town in 1952. Charlie Nebras, 11, misses his father, who died in the Korean War; dislikes his mother's domineering, prejudiced boyfriend, Vern; and loves baseball but is cut from the premier Wildcats team. Into his life walks Luther Peale, a former Negro Leagues player who is on the run after a wild pitch accidentally killed a drunk, white batter. Luther serves up baseball expertise and kindness, and Charlie becomes his friend, inviting the young man home for dinner and helping him find a job. When Luther agrees to coach Charlie's "Stumptown" team in a game against the Wildcats, wary white parents and townspeople become more accepting. His fugitive past is revealed, however, and a harrowing chase pits Charlie and Luther against the vengeful, murderous brother of the dead batter. Charlie is a feisty, lonely kid who fiercely defends Luther and recognizes Vern's sinister deceit. Devoted to her son and his happiness, his mother gradually realizes the truth about her boyfriend, who aids Luther's attacker. Luther is compassionate, knowledgeable, and resourceful. He and Charlie become mutually supportive and protective as they confront racism and revenge. Readers will enjoy this winning mix of sports, suspense, and heroism, and delight in the baseball wit and wisdom.-Gerry Larson, Durham School of the Arts, NC Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781561454129
  • Publisher: Peachtree Publishers, Ltd.
  • Publication date: 4/28/2007
  • Edition description: Reprint
  • Edition number: 4
  • Pages: 272
  • Sales rank: 256,780
  • Age range: 8 - 12 Years
  • Lexile: 0620L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 8.40 (h) x 0.60 (d)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 29, 2007

    StumpTown Kid

    This book was asewome!! My family made me read it to them several times. My Children cried on some of the sad parts but they realized how racisicm isnt good! So now they know that they shouldn't have anything against another race!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 26, 2005

    Life Lessons from a baseball player

    A boy, whose life has been complicated by the wartime death of his father, finds a surrogate father figure in a former Negro League pitcher, who is on the run avoiding a racist from his hometown back in Tennessee. He learns to pitch, but more importantly , learns how to stand his ground and stand tall for truth and honesty. The story is very compelling ( I read it to my 6 and 9 year olds who were totally captivated), and one need not be a fan of baseball to love it.The action becomes a little intense for listeners under the age of 7 ( I had to be moderately selective in reading aloud), but for 8 and above children could handle it. My nine year old could have read it himself.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 30, 2009

    Good book for boys who enjoy sports

    I thought that this book was interesting and fun. I liked this book because it was about my favorite sport, baseball. It taught me a lot about baseball. The story about Charlie and his friend, Luther, was very intersting.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 11, 2007

    hello

    This book was great, and greater if you love baseball.

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