This series plunges readers into the rugged American West, blending historical settings with thrilling adventures. It features unlikely protagonists teaming up with legendary figures and myths of the frontier. Expect a captivating mix of spirited competition, the harsh realities of frontier life, and unexpected plot twists. This collection offers compelling narratives for fans of history, Westerns, and unconventional heroic sagas.
In 1881, a rough-and-tumble California mining town baseball team enlists the help of a quick-witted young orphan and the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid to win a big game against the National League Champion Chicago White Stockings.
Tom Gallagher is in a tight spot. The fate of the Dillontown team rests on the outcome of one baseball game, winner take all. If Tom's team loses, they lose their field too. But how can they possibly win? Just when everything seems hopeless, a mysterious boy named Cruz de la Cruz rides into town and claims to know the secret of hitting. Not to mention the secrets of Dante Del Gato, Dillontown's greatest hitter ever. Since he walked away from the game years ago, Del Gato hasn't spoken a word to anyone. But now he might be Tom's only hope for saving his hometown. From the award-winning author of Over the Wall and Choosing Up Sides comes this imaginative tale of one boy's struggle to preserve the spirit of the game he loves.