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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.

Steven enjoys spending time with his elderly neighbor, Mr. Fazone. While they share cannoli from a local bakery, Mr. Fazone regales Steven with tales of how Brooklyn was when he was young. When his friend passes away unexpectedly, how will Steven cope with his loss?

Twelve-year-old Elliot Bloom doesn’t look like a rapper. He’s shy. He blends in. But after a fall at a neighborhood rec center, something strange happens—he wakes up with rhymes in his head, a new rhythm in his heart, and a voice that won’t stay quiet. As his lyrics begin to spread and his confidence grows, Elliot finds himself navigating stages, showdowns, and friendships that test everything he thought he knew about himself. But when the spotlight turns hot and old doubts come creeping back, he has to decide: Will he speak his truth or fade into the background again?

Brooklyn Day is the story of a beautiful, smart, and loving young lady named Brooklyn who gives to others in need on her birthday every year. Help Brooklyn celebrate her special day on October 30 by doing something nice for others on this day!

Benny's friend Ray come up with his craziest invention idea yet: a machine that grants wishes. But when Benny realizes he has some wishes that need granting, he starts to wonder if it might just work. A short story from Guys Read: Thriller, edited by Jon Scieszka.