From New York Times bestselling author Tim Green comes a captivating baseball story about one brave boy's search for a miracle. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica.
Ever since Ryder could remember, it's always been just Ryder and his mom. But in one day, everything changes. Ryder's mom is in the hospital fighting for her life after being struck by a truck while crossing the street. When he learns that his mom will need an expensive operation to survive, he steps up to the plate.
Ryder finds in his mother's closet a letter and a baseball signed by a Major League Baseball player, and he's sure the signature is his father's. So with this clue and the help of his next door neighbor and a New York City firefighter, Ryder goes on an epic quest to find his father and get the support he needs to save his mom. But will everything fall into place in time, or will Ryder become a lost boy forever?
- Heartwarming Story: A powerful tale of a mother and son's unbreakable bond and the desperate lengths a twelve-year-old boy will go to for the only family he's ever known.
- Family Secrets: Ryder's only clue to the father he's never met is a signed baseball hidden in his mom's closet. Could he be a famous Major League player?
- Found Family: With help from a kindhearted NYC firefighter and his brilliant but cynical disabled neighbor, Ryder learns that family is more than just blood.
- Coming of Age Adventure: From the baseball fields of Central Park to the heart of Atlanta, Ryder must find the courage to face impossible odds on a quest to save his mother's life.
