The Aurora County All-Stars

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The story follows twelve-year-old House Jackson, a talented pitcher eager to return to the game after a year-long injury. Just as he prepares for his team's only match, it coincides with the town's bicentennial pageant, led by his rival, Frances Shotz. House must navigate this conflict while dealing with the unexpected inheritance of a wheezy dog and a mysterious book of Walt Whitman's poetry. Themes of resilience, rivalry, and self-discovery emerge as House seeks to balance his passion for baseball with the challenges of his small-town life.