Book details
Ballpark Mysteries #3: The L.A. Dodger
Description
Now batting thirdbook #3 in a brand-new early chapter book mystery series where each book is set in a different American ballpark! It's spring break and Kate and Mike are off to Los Angeles to visit Kate's dad, a scout for the Dodgers. But all is not sunny in L.A.strange things have been happening to Kate's dad. Pages have gone missing from his clipboard. He's gotten threatening phone calls. And he thinks he's being followed! Is someone after Mr. Hopkins's top secret scouting reports?The L.A. Dodger includes a fun fact page about Los Angeles's Dodger Stadium.Cross Ron Roy's A to Z mystery series with Matt Christopher's sports books and you get the Ballpark Mysteries: fun, puzzling whodunnits aimed at the younger brothers and sisters of John Feinstein's fans.
Age
7-10
Text complexity
developing
Length
105 pages
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- Engaging Plot: 'Ballpark Mysteries #3: The L.A. Dodger' offers an exciting and engaging plot that combines the thrill of a mystery with the fun of baseball, making it a perfect read for young sports fans and budding detectives alike.
- Educational Value: As part of the Ballpark Mysteries series, this book not only entertains but also educates readers about the game of baseball, the history of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the famous Dodger Stadium, providing valuable knowledge in an enjoyable context.
- Character Development: Readers can follow the adventures of cousins Mike and Kate, the series' main characters, as they develop their problem-solving skills and teamwork. Their growth throughout the series encourages young readers to develop their own critical thinking and social skills.
- Series Continuity: For fans of the Ballpark Mysteries series, 'The L.A. Dodger' is the third installment that continues the journey through different ballparks. It's a great way to maintain interest in reading while exploring new settings and challenges in each book.