Lost Boy

From New York Times bestselling author Tim Green comes a captivating baseball story about one brave boy's search for a miracle. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica.

Ever since Ryder could remember, it's always been just Ryder and his mom. But in one day, everything changes. Ryder's mom is in the hospital fighting for her life after being struck by a truck while crossing the street. When he learns that his mom will need an expensive operation to survive, he steps up to the plate.

Ryder finds in his mother's closet a letter and a baseball signed by a Major League Baseball player, and he's sure the signature is his father's. So with this clue and the help of his next door neighbor and a New York City firefighter, Ryder goes on an epic quest to find his father and get the support he needs to save his mom. But will everything fall into place in time, or will Ryder become a lost boy forever?

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 03/03/2015
ISBN: 9780062317087
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.35h x 6.35w x 1.00d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 12/01/2014 pg. 120
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2015
Booklist 02/15/2015 pg. 86
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2015 pg. 84 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 172587 / Lost Boy
Reading Level: 4.6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 9