During the tumultuous era of racial segregation, Kwame Alexander weaves a captivating tale of struggle, determination, and the unbreakable faith of an American family.

Twelve-year-old Charley is determined to become the first female pitcher to play professional baseball, even if it's a lofty dream for a black girl in the southern United States during the 1920s. Nevertheless, her grandfather Kofi's thrilling stories of brave ancestors and epic adventures make it impossible not to dream big. She knows she has so much more to say, but according to her parents, she's not old enough to learn certain things, like what happened to Booker Preston that night at Great Bridge, and why she can never play at the new baseball field on the other side of town.

When Charley challenges a local bully to a game at the church festival, she knows she can win, even with her mismatched team. Then, a dispute on the field leads Charley to make a fateful decision, one that will bring consequences she could never have imagined.

Pages: 384, Dimensions: 14.4x14.4cm