Mickey and Me

(Paperback)

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"This chapter book series by Dan Gutman is a more advanced version of theMagic Tree Houseseries where the historical adventures are all baseball focused. I highly recommend this book to baseball fans and action/adventure fans" (Brightly.com).

When Joe Stoshack's dad ends up in the hospital after a car accident, he has two words to say to his son: Mickey Mantle. For Stosh has a special powerwith a baseball card in hand, he can travel back in time. And his dad has a rare cardMantle's valuable 1951 rookie card. "I've been thinking about it for a long time. Go back to 1951. You're the only one who can do it," Dad whispers.

That night Stosh grips the card and prepares for another magical adventure. But when he opens his eyes, he's not in Yankee Stadiumhe's in Milwaukee on June 8, 1944. And how he wound up there is not half as surprising as what he finds!

Reviews

"A thoroughly entertaining mix of fantasy, baseball, and history." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Like the other books in the series, this one delivers!" -- ALA Booklist

"Delivers a fast-moving plot, lots of action, and colorful depictions of famous sports heroes of the past. A good choice for reluctant readers who are sports fans." -- Booklist

Author Bio

Dan Gutman may be weird, but he is also beloved by kids, parents, and teachers across the country. His books include the My Weird School series (more than 23 million copies sold), the Baseball Card Adventures (more than 2 million copies sold) and the New York Times bestselling The Genius Files. We also publish his spoofy picture book, Casey Back At Bat, and one of Dan's favorites, Johnny Hangtime. Dan lives in New York (a very weird place), with his weird wife, Nina.