
Written by David A. Kelly · Illustrated by Mark Meyers
Book #15 in the Ballpark Mysteries series
A missing glove, a gold coin, and a pancake-eating pitcher. Can Mike and Kate crack the case?
In Baltimore, young detectives Mike and Kate face a puzzling mystery when Babe Ruth's glove vanishes from the Orioles' ballpark. The only clue? A gold coin linked to a pancake-loving pitcher. With a talking parrot and their sleuthing skills, can they uncover the truth behind this legendary theft? Join the duo as they navigate baseball thrills and unexpected twists in their quest to solve the case.
Batter up! Baseball action and exciting whodunits star in this chapter book series! Next up is Baltimore! Mike and Kate’s next mystery is legendary! The great pitching legend Babe Ruth’s first team was in Baltimore, so the Orioles’ ballpark has one of his gloves on display. While Mike and Kate are eating pancakes with the Orioles’ pitcher, the glove goes missing. The only clue they have is a gold coin . . . which points back to the pancake-eating pitcher! But how could he have done it? It will take more snacks at the ballpark, a talking parrot, and expert detective work to solve this mystery! 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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