Searching for Candlestick Park

Searching for Candlestick Park tells the poignant story of Spencer, a twelve-year-old boy whose life has been upended by his father's departure. Faced with his mother's constant complaints, financial struggles, and frequent moves, Spencer clings to the hope that his dad, who he believes works for the Giants baseball team in San Francisco, will welcome him. With only fourteen dollars, he undertakes a perilous, unsupervised journey from Seattle to California. This chapter book explores themes of family, resilience, and the desperate hope of a child longing for connection, offering a realistic look at the challenges of parental separation and financial hardship.

Life has been tough for Spencer since his dad left. His mom complains constantly, they never seem to have enough money, and they're always having to move. He knows his father works for the Giants baseball team and lives somewhere in San Francisco—and Spencer's sure that if he can somehow get there, his dad will take him in. But California is a long, dangerous way from Seattle if you've only got fourteen dollars, you're twelve, and you're alone.