Book details
Ballpark Mysteries #4: The Astro Outlaw
Description
Now batting clean-upbook #4 in a new early chapter book mystery series where each book is set in a different American ballpark! Houston, we have a problem! Before a game at the Astros' ballpark, Mike and Kate get to meet astronaut commander Nick Rice at the nearby Houston Space Center. He's planning to display a very rare moonrock at an autographing event later. But just before the event, a nefarious outlaw knocks out the commander and steals the moonrock! Can Mike and Kate figure out who did it . . . when their only clue is a broken green feather?The Astro Outlaw includes a fun act page about the Houston Astros' stadium with trivia about the train on the outfield wall and the homerun gas pump.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
112 pages
Book in series
#4
Why to read
- Engaging Plot: 'Ballpark Mysteries #4: The Astro Outlaw' offers an exciting and engaging plot that combines the thrill of a mystery with the world of baseball, making it a perfect read for young sports fans and budding detectives alike.
- Educational Value: As readers follow the main characters, Mike and Kate, on their adventure to solve the mystery, they'll learn about the game of baseball, teamwork, and the importance of perseverance, which are valuable lessons for children.
- Develops Reading Skills: The book is tailored for young readers, with age-appropriate language and content that helps in developing reading skills, comprehension, and vocabulary in a fun and interesting way.
- Series Continuity: Being the fourth book in the 'Ballpark Mysteries' series, it provides continuity for young readers who enjoy following familiar characters and seeing their development over time, while also being accessible to new readers as a standalone story.