Rocco Strong, a nine year old boy living in a small mid-western town, finds refuge from his dysfunctional family life through a diverse group of friends who have many of the same interests, including baseball. This story involves relationships among family and friends, competitive conflicts, and the never ending quest for acceptance and happiness. Rocco finds pieces of these elements in a confusing world of guilt, regret, hope, infatuation, and love. It is his love for the game of baseball that unites and sheds light on the difficult circumstances of life.
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