A Big Day for Baseball (Magic Tree House, #29) by Mary Pope Osborne

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About the Book

Play ball! Jack and Annie aren't great baseball players... yet. Then Morgan the librarian gives them magical baseball caps that will make them experts — they just need to wear the caps to a special ballgame in Brooklyn, New York. The magic tree house whisks them back to 1947, where the siblings discover they'll be batboys at Ebbets Field, not ballplayers, for a game between the Brooklyn Dodgers and their opponents.

Puzzled about what exactly Morgan wants them to learn and what's so special about this particular game, Jack and Annie have only nine innings to find out. As the pieces come together, they realize the game features Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier — and they witness firsthand some of the divisiveness and tension surrounding this pivotal moment in the sport's history, discovering the deeper meaning behind Morgan's magical mission.

Critical Acclaim

Sports Illustrated Kids called A Big Day for Baseball a grand slam, praising its number of twists and turns that keep readers on their toes as the story unfolds. Reviewers have highlighted the book as a strong companion to the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker on baseball, noting how effectively it introduces young readers to Jackie Robinson's historic impact on the game and American history more broadly.

Why Choose This Book?

• Part of the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time: A Merlin Missions entry offering a more layered historical adventure for experienced readers.
• A meaningful introduction to Jackie Robinson: Brings one of baseball's most pivotal moments to life for young readers.
• Blends history, mystery, and humor: Combines an engaging mystery structure with real sports history.
• From a celebrated children's author: Mary Pope Osborne's Magic Tree House series has sold more than 134 million copies worldwide.
• Vividly illustrated: Features illustrations by three-time New York Times bestselling illustrator AG Ford, recipient of two NAACP Image Awards.

About the Author

Mary Pope Osborne is the award-winning author of the Magic Tree House series, an international phenomenon that has sold more than 134 million books worldwide since its debut in 1992, translated into 33 languages across more than 30 international markets. She is the coauthor of the companion Magic Tree House Fact Trackers series with her husband, Will Osborne, and her sister, Natalie Pope Boyce, and is a dedicated advocate for children's literacy.

Who Should Read This Book?

• Young readers continuing the Magic Tree House series
• Children and young baseball fans interested in Jackie Robinson and sports history
• Fans of adventure and time-travel chapter books
• Parents and teachers looking for Core Curriculum-friendly historical fiction
• Reluctant readers who enjoy short, mystery-driven chapters

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Order now and bring home A Big Day for Baseball — a home-run adventure through history, mystery, and the game-changing legacy of Jackie Robinson.