The Brooklyn Nine

Baseball is in the Schneider family blood. Each member of this family, from family founder Felix Schneider in the 1800s to Snider Flint in the present day, has a strong tie to the game and to Brooklyn. Through the years this family has dodged bullets on a battlefield, pitched perfect games, and dealt with the devastating loss of family and the Brooklyn Dodgers. Nine innings—nine generations. One game—one family. Through it all, one thing remains true: the bonds of family are as strong as a love of the game.

Alan Gratz has been a life long baseball fan. He explored his own family history as an inspiration for this novel. His first book, Samurai Shortstop, was an ALA Best Books for Young Adults.