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

4.0

Middle grade historical sports fiction. Stephen lives in Brooklyn, NY and is excitedly following the Brooklyn Dodgers as they enter their 2nd season with Jackie Robinson. When he finds out that the Robinson family is moving into his neighborhood, he is beyond excited. After Stephen and his mom go over to the Robinson house with some cherry blossoms from their tree to welcome them, the two families become close friends. In a turbulent time of racial relations in the US and abroad (Stephen's family is Jewish and following the Arab/Israeli conflict closely) these two families find ways to celebrate their common humanity and love of baseball. A bit didactic at times, but still a quick read with a good message.