Lost Boy
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 8.5 hour read

Lost Boy

By Tim Green

A boy's quest to find his father may be his mom's only hope for survival.

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304 pages· 60,558 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
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Ryder's world shatters when his mom is hospitalized after an accident. Desperate to save her, he discovers a baseball signed by a Major League player, possibly his father. With the help of a neighbor and a firefighter, Ryder embarks on a daring journey to uncover his father's identity and secure the funds for his mom's life-saving operation. Will Ryder's search lead to a miracle, or will he remain lost in the shadows of uncertainty?

From the publisher

From New York Times bestselling author Tim Green comes a captivating baseball story about one brave boy’s search for a miracle. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica.Ever since Ryder could remember, it’s always been just Ryder and his mom. But in one day, everything changes. Ryder’s mom is in the hospital fighting for her life after being struck by a truck while crossing the street. When he learns that his mom will need an expensive operation to survive, he steps up to the plate.Ryder finds in his mother’s closet a letter and a baseball signed by a Major League Baseball player, and he’s sure the signature is his father’s. So with this clue and the help of his next door neighbor and a New York City firefighter, Ryder goes on an epic quest to find his father and get the support he needs to save his mom. But will everything fall into place in time, or will Ryder become a lost boy forever?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
304
Words
60,558
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
730L
Themes & topics
Books about baseballBooks about basketballBooks about disabilitiesBooks about identityBooks about sports and recreation
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.59
F&P level
~Q
AR points
9
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
172587
Publication
Published
March 3, 2015
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062317087

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