Step onto the gritty streets of Hell's Kitchen in the year 1915, where baseball is the undisputed king of the neighborhood. Nine year old Patrick Doyle and his loyal group of Irish friends live and breathe the sport. They have claimed a perfect, dusty patch of ground right behind Gilhooley's Brewery as their very own ballpark. It is their sanctuary away from the tough city streets, a place where they can run, swing, and slide just like their big league heroes.
Everything changes the afternoon a menacing band of older bullies marches onto the field and claims the territory for themselves. Suddenly, Patrick and his friends are entirely shut out of their favorite pastime. But Patrick is not about to surrender without a fight. Relying on his sharp wits and a deep love for the game, he begins to craft a highly secretive and incredibly sneaky plan to reclaim their beloved diamond. He needs to outsmart the tough guys and chase them away for good. The stakes are high, and the boys must band together to prove that brains and bravery can defeat brute strength any day of the week.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
69 Pages
