The Hero Two Doors Down: Based on the True Story of Friendship between a Boy and a Baseball Legend
Based on the true story of a boy in Brooklyn who became neighbors and friends with his hero, Jackie Robinson.
Stephen Satlow is an eight-year-old boy living in Brooklyn, New York, which means he only c…
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