The Missing Baseball, Mike Lupica
The Missing Baseball, Mike Lupica
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The Missing Baseball

Author: Mike Lupica

Narrator: Keith Nobbs

Unabridged: 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/01/2018

Synopsis

Perfect for fans of Cam Jansen, #1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica's exciting chapter-book series features his trademark sports action and heart, with a lovable twin brother-sister duo who solve sports-related mysteries.

There's nothing eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe Walker love more than playing sports and solving mysteries. And when those two worlds collide . . . well, it doesn't get any better than that. So when a baseball signed by Zach's favorite major league player suddenly goes missing--the search is on! Luckily, amateur sleuths Zach and Zoe are on the case. Can they solve the mystery and find the ball before it's lost for good?

In this first book of the Zach and Zoe Mysteries, bestselling author Mike Lupica begins a series for a new and younger audience, introducing readers to a sports-loving detective duo who can swing for the fences and catch the culprit in one fell swoop. With a recipe equal parts sports and mystery, the Zach and Zoe Mysteries break fresh ground for an author who has been called the greatest sportswriter for kids.

About The Author

Mike Lupica (mikelupicabooks.com) is the #1 bestselling author of many popular books for young readers, including Fantasy League, Travel Team, Heat, and Million-Dollar Throw. He has carved out a niche as the sporting world's finest storyteller. Mike lives in Connecticut with his wife and their four children. When not writing novels, Mike Lupica writes for New York's Daily News and is a special correspondent for MSNBC. Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeLupica.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Blaire on March 20, 2019

2.5 stars. My son liked this and we were able to finish it in just a couple of nights, but I found the lessons about being a good sport too heavy handed. E.g. “like my dad always says, sports are about having fun.” It was filled with platitudes about being a good friend and person and how that’s bet......more

Goodreads review by LeeLibrarian on July 05, 2021

I really think my students will like this book series. I was happy to see the kindness portrayed in this book. The brother and sister get along and encourage each other. They are happy for the each other when they win and are not bad sports when they lose. I also liked that Zach wanted the new boy t......more

Goodreads review by Sara-Zoe on July 10, 2018

Yeah, ok - there is a lot of focus on the characters themselves - this would be much more of a character book than a mystery really. 7/30 #30booksummer......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on November 22, 2021

Wow! I listened to this on audio. The narrator was great. This story is masterfully told. Zach and Zoe have a mystery to solve, they have classmates and teammates to interact with, and they have supportive parents. I have read a few Mike Lupica stories for upper elementary and teens, so I shouldn't......more

Goodreads review by Whitney on December 17, 2022

Lots of sports references including baseball, soccer, and basketball. A cute mystery on where the autographed Will Hanley home run ball disappeared to. Thought it was a good level with more specifics on how Zach and Zoe played each sport- lots of references to hard work and competition making you a......more

Quotes

Lupica kicks off a new series starring a pair of 8-year-old twins who solve sports-themed mysteries . . . Along with plenty of suspenseful sports action, the author highlights in both tales the values of fair play, teamwork, and doing the "right thing."  . . .  the supporting cast shows some racial and ethnic diversity. Wholesome, uncomplicated fare for the younger Matt Christopher crowd."--Kirkus Reviews

"Mike Lupica is bringing his sports knowledge and excellent writing ability to the chapter book world...[Zach and Zoe] have exciting playoff games, supportive parents, and act true to their ages . . . there is no evil involved in the mysteries, and the community is supportive. It is evident early on who or what is behind the mysteries, but this should be a positive for youngsters who are just getting started with guessing the outcomes of chapter books."--School Library Connection

"Zach and Zoe are likable and kind to each other, and their parents are supportive. Lupica knows how to write sports action with a heart . . . Give these to young readers who are looking for easy sports fiction or who are new to the mystery genre."--School Library Journal

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