Ball Park Mysteries: Christmas In Cooperstown

Wouldn't it be fun to spend the night at the Hall of Fame?

Title: Ball Park Mysteries – Christmas In Cooperstown

Author:  David A. Kelly

Illustrations:  Mark Meyers

Publisher:  A Stepping Stone Book

ISBN:  9780399551925

Review:

Mike and Kate belong to a club called Cooperstown Cares. They participate in food, clothing and toy drives. They’ve spent the day at the Hall of Fame wrapping Christmas presents and witness a security guard hiding something suspicious behind a wrapped box. The group had been invited to sleep over at the Hall of Fame. While exploring the museum on their own, Mike discovers that a Honus Wagner card might be a fake. The mystery begins when the kids start to hunt down the real missing card.

Author David A. Kelly has created an interesting story that revolves around baseball trivia and fun facts. Readers who are baseball enthusiasts will enjoy the characters and solving the mystery. The back pages of the book have dug out notes which provide readers with even more insight into the Hall of Fame exhibits. Parents and teachers can use this guide as a read-a-aloud for more discussion. This is also a great fast paced read for any reluctant reader.

DAVID A. KELLY is a former Little League right fielder. These days, he can often be found enjoying a game at a major-league park. He is also the author of the MVP series and Babe Ruth and the Baseball Curse. For adults, he has written about travel and technology for the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Chicago Sun Times, and many other publications. He lives near Boston’s Fenway Park with his family. For more information, visit davidakellybooks.com and find him on Twitter at @davidakelly

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