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Babe & me
a baseball card adventure
176 pages
A crack-of-the-bat time-travel adventure that brings baseball's greatest legends to life while mending a fractured father-son bond.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into the sunlit, roaring bleachers of a 1930s ballpark. It is a brisk, energetic adventure that perfectly balances the thrill of time travel with the grounded, emotional reality of a boy trying to connect with his father. The narrative voice is conversational and highly accessible, making it a magnet for reluctant readers and die-hard sports fans alike. Instead of getting bogged down in complex sci-fi mechanics, the story leans into the sensory magic of historical baseball, capturing the smell of hot dogs, the crack of wooden bats, and the larger-than-life aura of sports legends. Beneath the historical mystery lies a warm, earnest exploration of family dynamics, leaving the reader with a lingering sense of nostalgia and stadium-thrilled hope.
- Mood
- energetic
- stadium-thrilled
- hopeful
- Tone
- earnest
- adventurous
- nostalgic
- accessible
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- father-son bonding · separating myth from reality · the magic of sports · historical curiosity
- The writing
- Straightforward, conversational, and action-oriented, designed to keep the pages turning effortlessly.
- The arc
- Moves from everyday family tensions and historical curiosity to a thrilling, shared adventure that bridges the gap between a father and son.
- Who it's for
- Young sports enthusiasts, reluctant readers, and anyone captivated by the lore and legends of America's pastime.
Content notes
- family separation
About the book
On October 1, 1932, during Game Three of the Chicago Cubs -- New York Yankees World Series, Babe Ruth belted a long home run to straightaway centerfield. According to legend, just before he hit, Babe pointed to the bleachers and boldly predicted he would slam the next pitch there.Did he call the shot or didn't he? Witnesses never agreed. Like other baseball fans, Joe Stoshack wants to know the truth. But unlike other fans, Joe has the astonishing ability to travel through time and solve one of baseball's greatest puzzles....
Description from Open Library.
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