About This Book
A parent might reach for this book for a child who loves the statistics and strategy of sports but is a reluctant fiction reader. It brilliantly bridges the gap between nonfiction sports stats and a magical adventure. The story follows Alex, whose fantasy baseball league with his sister, Cleo, takes a bizarre turn when their chosen players start performing exactly as they predict in real life. They discover their grandfather's old baseball cards hold a special magic. This book is a home run for kids aged 9-12, blending themes of teamwork, creative problem-solving, and sibling collaboration in a fun, fast-paced narrative that celebrates both imagination and a love for the game.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the death of a grandparent, but it occurs before the story begins and is handled gently, as a backstory element. The magic is a legacy from him. The primary conflict is a competitive rivalry which includes some mild trash-talking and unsportsmanlike conduct, but it's resolved in a positive, character-building way. The approach is secular.
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