Summerland

In the small, seemingly idyllic town of Clam Island, Washington, young Ethan Feld is an unlikely hero. Known more for his ineptitude on the baseball field than any heroic deed, Ethan finds his life irrevocably altered when he's recruited by a mysterious figure known as the 'Fraser' to play in a baseball game that will decide the fate of the universe. This isn't just any game; it's a cosmic showdown against the forces of destruction, where legendary figures from American folklore and myth come alive. Ethan, along with a ragtag team of characters including a giant, a shape-shifting Native American girl, and a ghost, must journey into the fantastical realm of Summerland, a hidden dimension parallel to our own, where myths are real and the balance of existence is precariously held. Chabon masterfully weaves together baseball lore, indigenous myth, and epic fantasy, creating a vibrant, imaginative world where the most unexpected individuals are called upon to save all that is known.