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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2011 · Est. 2 hour read
The Pinstripe Ghost
Written by David A. Kelly · Illustrated by Mark Meyers
Book #2 in the Ballpark Mysteries series
Is Babe Ruth's ghost haunting Yankee Stadium, searching for a lost locker?
4.1/5 Goodreads · 532 ratings
112 pages· 10,799 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
At Yankee Stadium, Mike and Kate stumble upon a chilling mystery. Rumors swirl of Babe Ruth's ghost haunting the stadium, with eerie noises and cold drafts before each game. Is the legendary Bambino searching for his missing locker? As the duo investigates, they must unravel the truth behind the ghostly happenings. Can they solve the mystery before the next home game, or will the ghostly presence remain unsolved? Dive into this thrilling ballpark adventure and uncover the secrets lurking in the shadows of the iconic stadium.
From the publisher
Batting second–and perfect for Halloween–book #2 in an 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.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 10,799
- Reading age
- 7–9
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 520L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.7
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 142842
Publication
- Published
- February 22, 2011
- First published
- January 1, 2011
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780375867040
- LCCN
- 2010016545
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