King of the Mound

Paperback

In this coming-of-age story, Nick is released from the hospital after suffering from polio, unsure if he’ll ever be the star pitcher he once was. Now dependent on a leg brace and walking with a limp, Nick begins working for Mr. Churchill, owner of the semiprofessional team his father plays for. There, he meets baseball legend Satchel Paige, who teaches him that hard work can overcome any obstacle. As Satchel’s team heads toward a national tournament, Nick wonders if he can ever pitch again.