Stumptown Kid facts for kids
Stumptown Kid is an exciting children's book written by Carol Gorman and Ron J. Findley. It was first published in 2005 by a company called Peachtree.
Contents
What the Story is About
The story takes place in 1952, in a small town in Iowa. It's about an eleven-year-old boy named Charlie Nebraska. Charlie's dad sadly passed away during the Korean War.
Charlie learns important lessons about racism and what it means to be a hero. This happens when he becomes friends with a Black man. This man used to play baseball in the Negro leagues, which were special baseball leagues for Black players.
Main Characters
Charlie Nebraska
Charlie is the main character, an eleven-year-old boy. He loves baseball, but he doesn't get picked for the local team, the Wildcats. His father died in the Korean War.
Will Draft
Will is Charlie's best friend. He plays on the Wildcats baseball team.
Brad Lobo
Brad also plays for the Wildcats. He is a bully and often bothers Charlie.
Luther Peale
Luther becomes a good friend and father figure to Charlie. He used to be a player in the Negro leagues. Luther hurt his arm after a pitching accident.
Awards and Recognition
Stumptown Kid has won several awards and been recognized by many groups. These include:
- Keystone State Reading Association Young Adult Book Award in 2006
- Great Stone Face Children's Book Award in 2006-07
- 2008-09 Sunshine State Young Readers Award Master List
- 2008 Sasquatch Award
- South Carolina Children's Book Award
- 2008 Louisiana Young Readers' Choice list
- 2007-2008 Iowa Teen Award
- 2010 Nutmeg Book Award
