Set in Boston in 1959, this story is told from the perspective of a young African American boy who is waiting to see his favorite baseball team, the Red Sox become integrated, and the joy he and his family felt when Pumpsie Green took to the field.  An author’s note in the back points out that it took 12 years after Jackie Robinson for all the professional baseball teams to open their ranks to blacks.  It shares a bit about the racism he and his family experienced at the ball park, too.  It certainly has a place, sharing a bit of history that tends to be overlooked.  I would have liked it better if it shared more about Pumpsie himself.