Samurai Shortstop

“A memorable chronicle of boys’ inhumanity to boys, and a testament to enduring values in a time of social change.”—Booklist, starred review

“A full-count, bases loaded baseball book … Fast moving, culturally respectful, and flat-out engrossing.”—The Bulletin

“This is an intense read about a fascinating time and place in world history.”—Publishers Weekly

“This well-written tale offers plenty of fascinating detail, a fast-paced story, and a fresh perspective on America’s pastime. It should delight baseball fans and win a wide audience.”—School Library Journal

Alan Gratz was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. After a carefree but humid childhood, he attended the University of Tennessee, where he earned a College Scholars degree with a specialization in creative writing and later a Master’s degree in English education. In addition to writing plays, magazine articles, and a few episodes of A&E’s City Confidential, Alan has taught catapult building to middle schoolers, written more than 6,000 radio commercials, and lectured at a Czech university. Currently, Alan lives with his wife Wendi and daughter Jo in the high country of western North Carolina, where he enjoys reading, eating pizza, and, perhaps not too surprisingly, watching baseball.

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