A review by libraryjen
The Hero Two Doors Down: Based on the True Story of Friendship Between a Boy and a Baseball Legend by Sharon Robinson

inspiring medium-paced

4.0

Based on actual events, this is the story of an eight-year-old boy who's a huge Brooklyn Dodgers fan in 1948 when Jackie Robinson and his family move in Two Doors Down from the boy's family. It's definitely geared towards the younger crowd, there's not a lot of rising action or complexity to the plot. The best part comes near the end when they celebrate Christmas of 1948. I especially enjoyed the author's note at the end where she talks about how the two families remain friends all the way through to the present day. It's a really sweet story recommended for ages 6 to 9, especially fans of baseball.