Blasi, Kathleen McAlpin

"Rain or shine and with his saxophone case in hand, Hosea rides the bus to his favorite place--the City of Rochester Public Market. Joyfully, he plays for everyone there, especially the children. Today, will he earn enough money to surprise one special child?"--Dust jacket.

Debates the pros and cons of organized sports vs. pickup games.

A young girl growing up in Sicily in the early 1900's longs to fulfill her father's dream for his family and seek a new life in America.