
By David A. Kelly, Mark Meyers (Illustrator)
Part of the Ballpark Mysteries series
A priceless baseball vanishes at a historic game. Can young sleuths solve the mystery in time?
At Rickwood Field, the oldest ballpark in America, Kate and Mike are thrilled to witness a special MLB game celebrating Juneteenth and the Negro Leagues. But when a priceless Satchel Paige baseball disappears, the excitement turns to chaos. With the help of their new friend Andy, they must unravel the mystery before the theft overshadows the historic event. As a mysterious stranger lurks, can they recover the stolen treasure and save the day? Dive into this thrilling mix of baseball and mystery, where every clue counts and the stakes are high.
Catch a baseball mystery-in Birmingham, Alabama?Kate and Mike are visiting America’s oldest professional ballpark, Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, for a big MLB game celebrating Juneteenth and the Negro Leagues. But disaster strikes when a priceless Satchel Paige baseball is stolen after Kate leaves it at home plate. Shortly after, a mysterious stranger shows up. Can Mike, Kate, and their new friend Andy find the missing baseball before the theft ruins the game?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 more amazing baseball facts.
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