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Teen reporters Stevie Thomas and Susan Carol Anderson are covering Baseball’s World Series when an interview with a hot pitcher reveals contradictions in his story. Their investigation uncovers possible secrets and even crime, turning the high‑point of the championship into a thrilling mystery.
John Feinstein, a journalist and former award‑winning author, brings his investigative expertise to this sports thriller, blending baseball drama with a compelling journalistic narrative.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: John Feinstein
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