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?