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Ballpark Mysteries #21
Ballpark Mysteries #21: Willie's Clutch Catch
Catch a second Ballpark Mystery at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama!
In a follow on adventure to Ballpark Mysteries #20: Satchel's Stolen Strike, Kate and Mike are excited to visit America’s oldest professional ballpark, the former home of baseball legend Willie Mays. But things take a wrong turn when their new friend Buck, who looks just like the famous slugger, is accused of plotting to sabotage the big game. With Buck banned from the ballpark and strange, stinky mishaps putting the game in jeopardy, it’s up to Kate, Mike, and their friend Andy to uncover the real culprit and save the day—while clearing Buck’s name!
In a follow on adventure to Ballpark Mysteries #20: Satchel's Stolen Strike, Kate and Mike are excited to visit America’s oldest professional ballpark, the former home of baseball legend Willie Mays. But things take a wrong turn when their new friend Buck, who looks just like the famous slugger, is accused of plotting to sabotage the big game. With Buck banned from the ballpark and strange, stinky mishaps putting the game in jeopardy, it’s up to Kate, Mike, and their friend Andy to uncover the real culprit and save the day—while clearing Buck’s name!
70 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 19, 2024
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About the author
David A. Kelly
66 books95 followersDavid A. Kelly is the author of over 30 children's books, including the bestselling Ballpark Mysteries series, the MVP series, the brand-new Football Mysteries series, and more.
Mr. Kelly is also the author of the early reader, Babe Ruth and the Baseball Curse and the picture books Tee Time on the Moon and Miracle Mud: Lena Blackburne and Secret Mud that Changed Baseball.
He has written about travel and technology for the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Chicago Sun Times, and many other publications. Mr. Kelly lives in Newton, MA, with his family.
For more information, visit David’s webpage – www.davidakellybooks.com. He's available for school and library visits, in person or virtually.
Mr. Kelly is also the author of the early reader, Babe Ruth and the Baseball Curse and the picture books Tee Time on the Moon and Miracle Mud: Lena Blackburne and Secret Mud that Changed Baseball.
He has written about travel and technology for the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Chicago Sun Times, and many other publications. Mr. Kelly lives in Newton, MA, with his family.
For more information, visit David’s webpage – www.davidakellybooks.com. He's available for school and library visits, in person or virtually.
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November 21, 2024
A follow-on book to Satchel's Stolen Strike set at Rickwood Field in Alabama. It's a Negro Leagues mystery featuring all-time great Willie Mays!
June 17, 2025
This a fun mystery. I loved the depiction of the social media stars and learnings more about Willie Mays and the Negro Leaugus.
October 16, 2025
If you have seen my other reviews you will probably know where I'm going with this. I LOVE IT!
Mr. Kelly finally includes social media influencers which, are a big thing in any popular sport. I'm going to finish it off with please help yourself and read it.
Mr. Kelly finally includes social media influencers which, are a big thing in any popular sport. I'm going to finish it off with please help yourself and read it.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews