The Baltimore Bandit
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2019 · Est. 2 hour read

The Baltimore Bandit

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?

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112 pages· 9,950 words· Est. 2 hour read
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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.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
9,950
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
610L
Themes & topics
Books about baseballBooks about sports and recreationBooks about stealingBooks about cousinsBooks about thieves
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
505821
Publication
Published
February 5, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781524767549

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