Finding Buck McHenry
Finding Buck McHenry by Alfred Slote is a reprint edition published by Harper Collins on January 30, 1993. This 256-page book is written in English and follows the story of Jason, an 11-year-old boy who has just been dropped from his Little League team. In search of comfort, he visits a baseball-card shop and forms a hypothesis that the star pitcher Buck McHenry from the Negro Leagues might be the school custodian, Mack Henry. The narrative unfolds as Jason navigates the mystery surrounding Mr. Henry’s identity, leading to a bittersweet revelation.
Readers will encounter a blend of social themes, including prejudice and racism, as well as elements of sports and recreation. The characterizations are vivid, and the story involves both on-field and off-field action, culminating in a dramatic conclusion. This edition provides an engaging exploration of Jason’s journey and the complexities of identity and community within the context of baseball.
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“Daydreamer Jason, 11, has just been [dropped] from his Little League team. Seeking solace at the baseball-card shop, he makes a startling hypothesis: ‘Buck McHenry,’ star pitcher [of the Negro Leagues], could be school custodian Mack Henry. Mr. Henry’s identity, in doubt through much of the book, provides a mystery, a bittersweet revelation, and a satisfyingly dramatic denouement. The characterizations are pungent, the action (on and off the diamond) involving. A solid, rewarding story.” —K.
Finalist, 1992 Edgar Allan Poe Award, Juvenile Category (Mystery Writers of America)
Children’s Choices for 1992 (IRA/CBC)
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