Book details
The Pinstripe Ghost (Ballpark Mysteries)
Description
Batting secondbook #2 in a brand-new early chapter book mystery series where each book is set in a different American ballpark! Mike and Kate are waiting for Kate's mom at a boring press conference in Yankee Stadium when the team official says something that makes Mike perk up his ears. There are rumors that the ghost of Babe Ruth is haunting the new stadium! A chill air blasts down a service hallway before every home game, along with various thumps and bumps. Is the Bambino really searching for his missing locker?The Pinstripe Ghost includes a fun fact page about New York's Yankee Stadium.Cross Ron Roy's mystery series with Matt Christopher's sports books and you get the Ballpark Mysteries: fun, puzzling whodunnits aimed right at beginning readers.
Age
7-8
Text complexity
developing
Length
112 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Engaging Mystery: 'The Pinstripe Ghost' offers young readers an intriguing mystery set in the iconic Yankee Stadium, which keeps them engaged and encourages critical thinking as they try to solve the puzzle alongside the characters.
- Baseball Knowledge: The book provides interesting facts and information about baseball, its history, and one of its most famous teams, the New York Yankees, making it educational for children interested in sports.
- Relatable Characters: The main characters, cousins Mike and Kate, are relatable and likable for young readers, making it easier for them to connect with the story and become invested in the characters' adventures.
- Promotes Reading: As part of the 'Ballpark Mysteries' series, this book is designed to be accessible and entertaining for children, which can help foster a love of reading and encourage them to explore more books in the series and beyond.