Ballpark Mysteries

The Children’s Book Review | October 31, 2017

It’s the BIGGEST baseball mystery yet—at the WORLD SERIES! Plus, Mike and Kate get the BEST Christmas present ever . . .

Ballpark Mysteries Super Special #1: The World Series Curse

Written by David A. Kelly

Illustrated by Mark Meyers

Publisher’s Synopsis: Red Sox versus Cubs. Game five. It looks like Mike and Kate are about to watch the Cubs win it all. But then someone starts messing with the team—ruining equipment, getting Cubs players in trouble, and even stirring up an old baseball curse. Now the Red Sox are coming back! Who will win the ultimate baseball trophy? And can Mike and Kate make sure it’s won fair and square?

Ballpark Mysteries are the all-star matchup of fun sleuthing and baseball action, perfect for readers of Ron Roy’s A to Z Mysteries and Matt Christopher’s sports books, and younger siblings of Mike Lupica fans. Each Ballpark Mystery also features Dugout Notes, with amazing baseball facts.

Ages 6-9 | Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers | 2016 | ISBN-13: 978-0385378840

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Ballpark Mysteries Super Special #2: Christmas in Cooperstown

Written by David A. Kelly

Illustrated by Mark Meyers

Publisher’s Synopsis: Mike and Kate get the BEST Christmas present ever—a mystery at the Baseball Hall of Fame!
 
After volunteering to wrap presents for charity, Mike and Kate get a special thank-you: a sleepover at the Baseball Hall of Fame! But when they’re sneaking around the museum late at night, their flashlight reveals that one of the famous baseball cards on display is a fake! Can they find the real card, catch the crook, and get the presents to the charity’s Christmas party on time? It’s up to Mike and Kate to turn this Christmas mess into a Christmas miracle!

Ballpark Mysteries are the all-star matchup of fun sleuthing and baseball action, perfect for readers of Ron Roy’s A to Z Mysteries and Matt Christopher’s sports books, and younger siblings of Mike Lupica fans. Each Ballpark Mystery also features Dugout Notes, with amazing baseball facts.

Ages 6-9 | Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers | 2017 | ISBN-13: 978-0399551925

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About the Author

DAVID A. KELLY is a former Little League right fielder. These days, he can often be found enjoying a game at a major-league park. He is also the author of the MVP series and Babe Ruth and the Baseball Curse. He lives near Boston’s Fenway Park with his family. For more information, visit davidakellybooks.com and find him on Twitter at @davidakelly.