- Published: 12 March 2024
- ISBN: 9781682634110
- Imprint: Holiday House
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 144
- RRP: $34.99
Extra Innings
- Published: 12 March 2024
- ISBN: 9781682634110
- Imprint: Holiday House
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 144
- RRP: $34.99
“Bowen has written another hit entry in his Sports Story series, with engaging characters, lots of sports action, and a unique mystery. An excellent choice for readers looking for a more modern-day Matt Christopher story.”—Booklist (on Soccer Trophy Mystery)
“Bowen employs nearly every bit of applicable baseball lingo, with detailed descriptions of practicing and playing the games… In a nice touch, there are fun facts about some famous major league players who had lucky rituals, hats, bats, and more…. A good read for youngsters who know and love the game.” ―Kirkus Reviews (on Lucky Enough)
“A former kids’ baseball coach and the writer of a Washington Post sports column for young readers, Bowen adds an entertaining note on baseball superstitions…. The straightforward story will appeal to young players as well as older ones intimidated by longer novels.” ―Booklist (on Lucky Enough)
“This quick and to-the-point story is a solid choice for upper elementary readers as well as middle school collections looking to boost their hi-lo offerings.” ―School Library Journal (on Lucky Enough)