Double Play: A Story of School and Baseball

"Double Play: A Story of School and Baseball" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a coming-of-age story that follows fifteen-year-old Dan Vinton as he returns to Yardley Hall after a Christmas break and faces the familiar challenges of school, friendships, and baseball. The book presents themes of adolescence and belonging, particularly through the character of Gerald Pennimore, a new, wealthy student struggling to fit into the school's social landscape. The narrative is set in a world of school rivalries and camaraderie, focusing on the dynamics between students from different backgrounds. As Dan navigates his friendships and the social complexities of Yardley Hall, the reader is introduced to the key players and social conflicts that will shape Dan's school term.