The Brooklyn nine

Pages: 299
Published: 2009
Language: English

Follow nine generations of the Schneider family as their lives intertwine with the history of Brooklyn and the beloved sport of baseball. From the early days of the Knickerbockers to the All-American Girls Baseball League and beyond, each story offers a glimpse into the triumphs and heartbreaks of these unique individuals. It's a journey through family, community, and the enduring spirit of the game.

Prose complexity: 4/10

Heartwarming Nostalgic Reflective Hopeful

Multiple POVs

Children's Books Historical Fiction Juvenile History Young Adult

Alan Gratz

Alan Gratz has wanted to be a writer ever since he was a kid. He went to the University of Tennessee to study creative writing, and ten years and more than sixty-five rejections later he was finally able to get his very first book published. Now Alan is the author of fifteen books for young readers, many of which have won state awards, appeared on the New York Times bestseller list, and been voted their favorite book of the year by students and librarians. ([source][1]) Photo by Wes Stitt...