First Base Faulkner

"First Base Faulkner" by Christy Mathewson is a story set in the early 1900s that follows a young boy named Joe Faulkner, who finds himself in a new town after his father’s passing. Joe is dropped into Amesville, Ohio, to live with his Aunt Sarah, where he faces the task of building a new life. He grapples with fitting into a new school, finding ways to earn money, and coping with his family's change in status. The story begins with Joe's arrival on a cold winter morning, where he is determined to make the best of his circumstances. Aunt Sarah provides him with a home, and Joe begins to consider his education, with the balance of getting a job. The story follows themes of growth and resilience as Joe makes new friends and confronts the trials of starting over in an unfamiliar place.