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Since his older brother’s death, thirteen‑year‑old Billy Baggs has struggled to connect with his father on their small farm in northern Minnesota. When Billy discovers a love of baseball, the sport becomes a conduit for healing, fostering a renewed father‑son relationship. The story centers on family, grief, and the simple joys found on a rural farm life that mirrors the local beats of Minnesota.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Will Weaver
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