Mudville
Mudville by Kurtis Scaletta, published by Random House Children’s Books in March 2010, is a reissue that spans 265 pages. This story unfolds in Moundville, a town plagued by an unending rain that has persisted for 22 years, coinciding with a pivotal baseball game against the rival town of Sinister Bend. The narrative follows Roy McGuire as he navigates a summer filled with unexpected changes, including the arrival of a foster child named Sturgis, just as the sun finally breaks through the clouds.
Readers will discover how Roy seizes the opportunity to revive the long-dormant spirit of baseball in Moundville, rallying a team to confront the challenges posed by their past. The themes of family, friendship, and social issues are woven throughout the story, as Roy and Sturgis work together to bring their community back to life. This edition invites readers to explore the intersection of sports and personal growth in a unique setting, making it a thoughtful addition to juvenile fiction.
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Welcome to Moundville, where it’s been raining for longer than Roy McGuire has been alive. Most people say the town is cursed—right in the middle of their big baseball game against rival town Sinister Bend, black clouds crept across the sky and it started to rain. That was 22 years ago . . . and it’s still pouring.
Baseball camp is over, and Roy knows he’s in for a dreary, soggy summer. But when he returns home, he finds a foster kid named Sturgis sprawled out on his couch. As if this isn’t weird enough, just a few days after Sturgis’s arrival, the sun comes out. No one can explain why the rain has finally stopped, but as far as Roy’s concerned, it’s time to play some baseball. It’s time to get a Moundville team together and finish what was started 22 years ago. It’s time for a rematch.
From the Hardcover edition.
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