A Baseball Card Mystery - tells the story of Trevor Mitchell an 11 year old boy, whose great-grandfather gives him a 1915 Babe Ruth rookie card valued at $50,000 which mysteriously disappears. This youth fiction story teaches valuable lessons about truth, friendship and forgiveness.
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Robert Skead received the idea for Hitting Glory after he purchased a vintage baseball bat at an auction and asked, "What if this bat belonged to some famous baseball player when he was a kid?" An avid baseball and basketball fan, Robert's favorite subject while growing up was always creative writing. It was a talent his mother noticed and encouraged him to pursue as a young man. Robert is also the author of Safe At Home - A Baseball Card Mystery and Elves Can't Dunk by Cross Training Publishing. His children's short stories have appeared in Clubhouse Magazine published by Focus on the Family. He lives with his wife and family in New Jersey.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Baseball Mystery Proves to be a Grand Slam for Kids,
This review is from: Safe at Home: A Baseball Card Mystery (Paperback)
Sometimes after travelling the world over, finding yourself in and out of small bookstores that have shelves so high windows seem unnecessary, you realize sometimes what you're looking for is a little closer to home, or on Long Beach Island anyway. Robert Skead, author of the children's book, Safe at Home, A Baseball Card Mystery, calls Barnegat Light his home. Skead's baseball book has just been published by Cross Training Publishing. Safe at Home tells the story of 11-year-old Trevor Mitchell. Mitchell has just received some great news -- the Babe Ruth baseball card that his greatgrandfather has just given him is worth $50,000, according to the local sports collectibles store. Trevor may not have a great understanding of the financial figure, but from the way everyone is reacting, he realizes the card is very important. What's just as important though, is the story that goes along with it -- Trevor's greatgrandfather used to play in the major leagues with "The Babe" and was supposedly the only man to ever steal home on the legend. But since there are no records to verify it, is the story true? Just as Trevor begins to wonder whether or not the story is true, trouble strikes: The card is missing! What happened? Did Trevor simply lose it or did someone with not-so-pure intentions decide to claim it? Though Trevor may be no private investigator, he certainly maps out a strategy to find out exactly what happened to the card. And maybe, just maybe, he can reconcile with the man who gave him the card, his greatgrandfather, who's more distressed that Trevor would doubt his story than what happened to the card. The story is a wonderful way for kids to get back to reading before they get back to school. The subject matter is quite interesting, and following Trevor around unravelling the mystery is fun. In addition, kids will get more than baseball facts and figures from Safe at Home. They'll also come away from the book knowing that spirituality and morality got Trevor through his crisis, no matter what the outcome, and that's a lesson no child is too young to learn. It's clear that Skead, whose short stories have appeared in Clubhouse magazine, put his heart into this book. Trevor is named for Skead's stillborn son, and the author has said that "Trevor Mitchell is the kind of boy I hoped Trevor Skead would be. Someone who is faced with problems, makes mistakes, but understands the importance of forgiveness and faith in reconciling relationships. The writing of this story helped me heal from our loss and feel connected to the son I held, but never knew." Safe at Home is dedicated to Trevor Skead. You'll be sure to find this warm tale a favorite for kids, and a great way to lure them back into the world of learning. Safe at Home has many lessons to teach.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An impressive first novel,
By Peter Matthewson III (Cambridge, Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Safe at Home: A Baseball Card Mystery (Paperback)
It is getting harder and harder to find books that are both well-written and uplifting. Usually one or the other is missing. I believe this is especially true of children's books. "Safe At Home" is a wonderful exception. It was an enjoyable read. And you would have to be a very jaded person not to be touched by the message. I am looking forward to reading more of Mr. Skead's writings.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A highly recommended read!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Safe at Home: A Baseball Card Mystery (Paperback)
Safe At Home Robert Skead Cross Training Publishing PO Box 1541, Grand Island, NE 68802 1-887002-91-X $5.95 1-800-430-8588 Safe At Home is the heartwarming story of Trevor, an eleven year old boy whose aged great-grandfather gives him a 1915 Babe Ruth card valued at $50,000. Trevor's joy is threatened by the mysterious disappearance of the card and by his friends' skepticism about great-grandpa's claim of being the only man in baseball history to steal home off of Babe Ruth. Eventually Trevor learns some priceless lessons about friendship, truth and forgiveness. Safe At Home is an exceptionally well written, highly recommended mystery that will completely engage the interest of young readers.
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