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Cover of Book Review Baseball Card Adventures 12-Book Box Set All 12 Paperbacks in the Bestselling Baseball Card Adventures Ser...

Book Review Baseball Card Adventures 12-Book Box Set All 12 Paperbacks in the Bestselling Baseball Card Adventures Ser...

by Dan Gutman

Book Details

Publisher:HarperCollins
Published:2020-09-15
Pages:2176
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0062980246

Reading Info

Age Range:8-12

About This Book

With more than 2 million copies sold, the Baseball Card Adventures series from New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman hits it out of the park! Now all twelve books are together in one complete collection, the perfect gift for middle grade baseball fans. Twelve-year-old Joe "Stosh" Stoshack loves baseball and knows almost everything about the sport. But there are some things you just have to see with your own eyes. So when Stosh discovers he has the power to travel through time using a base

Our Review

This complete collection of twelve time-travel baseball adventures offers middle grade readers an imaginative journey through America's past, blending sports history with thrilling fantasy. Young protagonist Joe "Stosh" Stoshack discovers his unique ability to travel through time using baseball cards, transporting him to pivotal moments in sports history where he encounters legendary players and witnesses iconic games firsthand. Each novel combines fast-paced adventure with rich historical context, allowing readers to experience baseball's greatest eras while learning about the social and cultural backdrop of different time periods. The series masterfully weaves together America's favorite pastime with significant historical events, creating an engaging portal to the past.

What sets this collection apart is how it makes history accessible and exciting for reluctant readers, particularly those passionate about sports statistics and baseball lore. The time-travel premise provides natural tension and moral dilemmas as Stosh navigates different eras, while the baseball card element adds an authentic collectible appeal that young fans will appreciate. This comprehensive set delivers consistent educational value through its well-researched historical settings and character-driven plots that explore themes of courage, integrity, and sportsmanship. Young readers will emerge with not just greater baseball knowledge but a deeper understanding of American history through the lens of its most beloved game.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction