Thank You, Jackie Robinson

by Barbara Cohen

Book Overview

After Sam's father died, he became so wrapped up in the Brooklyn Dodgers that he could describe every game they'd played in the past four years. Nobody was very interested, until Sam met Davy. They came from different races, religions, and generations. But it didn't take long before they had a friendship that went well beyond baseball.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688152937
• ISBN13: 9780688152932
• Release Date: April 1997
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.2" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

a teacher's perspective

You will miss out on a great read if you think this story is just about baseball. This is a compelling novel about an interracial friendship between a young Jewish boy and an older African American man. They find their common interest in a love for Jackie Robinson and the Brooklyn Dodgers. The story takes place in the 50's and the author, in subtle ways, shows the reader how things are dfferent for the African Americans in the U.S. at this time. Their friendship is believable and the story touching (I choke up every time I read it aloud). Although kids who enjoy sports will certainly appreciate the details, all kids will enjoy the message of friendship beyond racial barriers. I highly recommend this for every 4th-6th grader.

This Was Great

I read Thank You, Jackie Robinson for a book report.This book was a really good book for a baseball fan, or just a sports fan. This book not only talked about baseball but, it also had a great meaning. This book made me feel really great and happy when I read it. At one point in the book it was a bit sad but, I counld't stop reading it. The author, Barbara Cohen, wrote this book very well.She must haved loved writing this book because I really enjoyed reading it.Even if you don't like baseball or sports I still recomend this book.

You'll never be able to put the book down.

If you're a baseball lover of any age you will love this book it is filled with interesting facts about baseball for everyone. This book is so fascinating you wont't be able to put it down for a second.

Filled with great memories

I grew up living across the street from Barbara Cohen, and she gave me a copy of Thank You, Jackie Robinson when it was first published. I recently found it again and quickly re-read the book. It is still a great story! Mrs. Cohen was always an inspiration to me, and now, as a writer myself, I have think the inscription she put in the front of my copy of this book was somewhat prophetic. She wrote, "I think [Sam] is a lot like you. He thinks a lot and understands more than he's willing to tell". My family and I all miss her.

The best Barbara Cohen book you'll ever read.

Thank You Jackie Robinson is about a kid named Sam.He's best friend's name is Davy.They both like the Brooklin Dodgers.Sam is a baseball genius he could of told you any game in the last 3 years.I personally suggest that you read these book.It will get your emotions up.