Lost Boy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780062317087)

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?

Author: Tim Green
ISBN-10: 0062317083
ISBN-13: 9780062317087
Publisher: HarperCollins
Language: English
Published: 03/03/2015
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.35h x 6.35w x 1.00d

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


Review Citation(s):
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