David A. Kelly has 15 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 2 narrators, with an average listener rating of 5★ across 1 ratings. The most-rated is The World Series Curse.
The World Series Curse
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It's the biggest baseball mystery yet - at the World Series! Red Sox versus Cubs. Game five. It looks like Mike and Kate are about to watch the Cubs win it all. But then someone starts messing with the team - ruining equipment, getting Cubs players in trouble, and even stirring up an old baseball curse. Now the Red Sox are coming back! Who will win the ultimate baseball trophy? And can Mike and Kate make sure it's won fair and square? Ballpark Mysteries are the all-star matchup of fun sleuthing and baseball action, perfect for listeners of Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries and Matt Christopher's sports books, and younger siblings of Mike Lupica fans. Each Ballpark Mystery also features Dugout Notes, with amazing baseball facts.
©2016 David A. Kelly (P)2016 Listening Library
Ballpark Mysteries Collection: Books 6-10
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Ballpark Mysteries combine baseball action with exciting whodunits for early chapter-book listeners! This collection includes: Ballpark Mysteries #6: The Wrigley Riddle: Ivy-covered walls--they're the most famous part of the Chicago Cubs' historic ballpark, Wrigley Field. Mike and Kate can't wait to get down on the field to see the ivy for themselves. But when they do, they're horrified to discover patches of the ivy have been ripped away! Who would want to sabotage the stadium? Ballpark Mysteries #7: The San Francisco Splash: Splash! A hit soars over the walls of the San Francisco ballpark on the bay and drops into the water. But then Mike and Kate hear another, much larger splash nearby...and this time it's not a baseball. It's a man overboard! And when he's pulled from the water, the old-time ballplayer discovers his World Series ring is gone! Ballpark Mysteries #8: The Missing Marlin: Mike and Kate are in Miami, visiting Kate's Uncle Oliver--and the Miami Marlins ballpark, of course! Uncle Oliver is in charge of keeping the new fish tanks at the ballpark fully stocked, but strange things keep happening. Kate swears she saw an endangered sea turtle in one of the tanks. Then some of Uncle Oliver's rare fish go missing, including his favorite, Marlin. Ballpark Mysteries #9: The Philly Fake: What better city to spend the Fourth of July in than Philadelphia? For Mike and Kate, the holiday is all about hot dogs, history, and baseball! But the Phillies are in no mood to celebrate. They keep losing, and some people blame the lovable Phillie Phanatic. Ballpark Mysteries #10: The Rookie Blue Jay: Mike and Kate can't wait to watch their rookie hero, Dusty Martin, in action. But something is throwing the Blue Jays' star off his game. Then, when no one else is looking, Mike sees mysterious ghost lights flying across the field.
©2015 David A. Kelly (P)2015 Listening Library
The L.A. Dodger
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Now batting third, book number three in a brand-new early chapter book mystery series where each book is set in a different American ballpark! It's spring break and Kate and Mike are off to Los Angeles to visit Kate's dad, a scout for the Dodgers. But all is not sunny in L.A.; strange things have been happening to Kate's dad. Pages have gone missing from his clipboard. He's gotten threatening phone calls. And he thinks he's being followed! Is someone after Mr. Hopkins's top secret scouting reports? The L.A. Dodger includes fun facts about Los Angeles's Dodger Stadium. Cross Ron Roy's A to Z mystery series with Matt Christopher's sports books and you get the Ballpark Mysteries: fun, puzzling whodunnits aimed at the younger brothers and sisters of John Feinstein's fans.
©2011 David A. Kelly (P)2012 Listening Library
MVP #1: The Gold Medal Mess
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From the author of the Ballpark Mysteries comes a brand-new sports-themed chapter book series featuring the coolest club around - the Most Valuable Players! Five friends are ready for their school's Olympics field day. There will be relay races, archery contests, and more! But not everyone wants to play fair - someone is trying to ruin the events! Can the kids in the Most Valuable Players club solve the mystery, save the Olympics, and take home the gold? Perfect for kids who love to compete in all kinds of contests and have fun with great friends, David A. Kelly's new series teaches listeners that when you're a most valuable player and you love sports, always show spirit, and never give up!
©2016 David A. Kelly (P)2016 Listening Library
The Missing Marlin
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It's the eighth inning! The Missing Marlin is Book 8 in our early chapter book mystery series, where each book is set in a different American ballpark! Mike and Kate are in Miami visiting Kate's Uncle Oliver - and the Miami Marlins ballpark, of course! Uncle Oliver is in charge of keeping the new fish tanks at the ballpark fully stocked, but strange things keep happening. Kate swears she saw an endangered sea turtle in one of the tanks. Then some of Uncle Oliver's rare fish go missing, including his favorite, Marlin. Something fishy is going on in Miami! The Missing Marlin includes "Dugout Notes", fun facts about Miami's recently built ballpark with its homerun statue, fish tanks, and swimming pool. Cross Ron Roy's A to Z Mystery series with Matt Christopher's sports books and you get the Ballpark Mysteries: fun, puzzling whodunits aimed at the younger brothers and sisters of John Feinstein fans.
©2014 David A. Kelly (P)2015 Listening Library
The Pinstripe Ghost
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Now batting second, book number two in a brand-new early chapter book mystery series where each book is set in a different American ballpark! Mike and Kate are waiting for Kate's mom at a boring press conference in Yankee Stadium when the team official says something that makes Mike perk up his ears. There are rumors that the ghost of Babe Ruth is haunting the new stadium! A gust of cold air blasts down a service hallway before every home game, along with various thumps and bumps. Is the Bambino really searching for his missing locker? The Pinstripe Ghost includes fun facts about New York's Yankee Stadium. Cross Ron Roy's mystery series with Matt Christopher's sports books and you get the Ballpark Mysteries: fun, puzzling whodunnits aimed right at beginning readers.
©2011 David A. Kelly (P)2012 Listening Library
The Rookie Blue Jay
Summary
Batter up! Ballpark Mysteries combine baseball action with exciting whodunits for early chapter-book listeners! Mike and Kate can't wait to watch their rookie hero, Dusty Martin, in action. But something is throwing the Blue Jays' star off his game. Then, when no one else is looking, Mike sees mysterious ghost lights flying across the field. Is the ballpark haunted? And could Dusty have seen the lights, too? Ballpark Mysteries are the all-star matchup of fun sleuthing and baseball action, perfect for readers of Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries and Matt Christopher's sports books and younger siblings of Mike Lupica fans. Each Ballpark Mystery also features Dugout Notes, with more amazing baseball facts.
©2015 David A. Kelly (P)2015 Listening Library
The San Francisco Splash
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Time for a seventh-inning stretch! The San Francisco Splash is Book 7 in our early chapter book mystery series, where each book is set in a different American ballpark! Splash! A hit soars over the walls of the San Francisco ballpark on the bay and drops into the water. But then Mike and Kate hear another, much larger splash nearby... and this time it's not a baseball. It's a man overboard! And when he's pulled from the water, the old-time ballplayer discovers his World Series ring is gone! Is it at the bottom of the bay? Or was it somehow stolen by a long-ago rival? The San Francisco Splash includes "Dugout Notes", fun facts about San Francisco's recently built ballpark. Cross Ron Roy's A to Z Mystery series with Matt Christopher's sports books and you get the Ballpark Mysteries: fun, puzzling whodunits aimed at the younger brothers and sisters of John Feinstein's fans.
©2013 David A. Kelly (P)2015 Listening Library
Ballpark Mysteries Collection: Books 1-5
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The Fenway Foul-Up: Mike Walsh and Kate Hopkins are super-lucky. They have tickets to the Boston Red Sox game and all-access passes to Fenway Park. But during batting practice, the lucky bat that belongs to Big D, the star slugger of the Red Sox, is stolen! The Pinstripe Ghost: Mike and Kate are waiting for Kate's mom at a boring press conference in Yankee Stadium when the team official says something that makes Mike perk up his ears. There are rumors that the ghost of Babe Ruth is haunting the new stadium! The L.A. Dodger: It's spring break and Kate and Mike are off to Los Angeles to visit Kate's dad, a scout for the Dodgers. But strange things have been happening to Kate's dad. Is someone after Mr. Hopkins' top secret scouting reports? The Astro Outlaw: Before a game at the Astros' ballpark, Mike and Kate get to meet astronaut commander Nick Rice at the nearby Houston Space Center. He's planning to display a very rare moonrock at an autographing event later. But just before the event, a nefarious outlaw knocks out the commander and steals the moonrock! The All-Star Joker: Mike and Kate are at the All-Star game! That's where they meet Andy, whose dad, Josh Robinson, is an All-Star catcher. But before the Home Derby ends, Josh finds himself in hot water.
©2012 David A. Kelly (P)2012 Listening Library
The Astro Outlaw
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Now batting clean-up, book number four in a new early chapter book mystery series where each book is set in a different American ballpark! Houston, we have a problem! Before a game at the Astros' ballpark, Mike and Kate get to meet astronaut commander Nick Rice at the nearby Houston Space Center. He's planning to display a very rare moon rock at an autographing event later. But just before the event, a nefarious outlaw knocks out the commander and steals the moon rock! Can Mike and Kate figure out who did it...when their only clue is a broken green feather? The Astro Outlaw includes fun facts about the Houston Astros' stadium with trivia about the train on the outfield wall and the homerun gas pump. Cross Ron Roy's A to Z Mystery series with Matt Christopher's sports books and you get the Ballpark Mysteries: fun, puzzling whodunnits aimed at the younger brothers and sisters of John Feinstein's fans.
©2012 David A. Kelly (P)2012 Listening Library
MVP #2: The Soccer Surprise
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From the author of the Ballpark Mysteries comes a brand new sports-themed chapter book series featuring the coolest club around - the Most Valuable Players! The MVP club wants to save an old field house close to their school. They could turn it into their very own sports center! Luckily, a famous soccer star is coming to town and wants to help. Can the kids and their all-star friend raise enough money for the field house? And will practice with a pro help them score big at their next soccer game? Perfect for kids who love to compete in all kinds of contests and have fun with great friends, David A. Kelly's new series teaches listeners that when you're a most valuable player, you love sports, always show spirit, and never give up! And don't miss the bonus cool sports facts in every book.
©2016 David A. Kelly (P)2016 Listening Library
The Wrigley Riddle
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Next up to the plate: book six in our early chapter-book mystery series, where each book is set in a different American ballpark! Ivy-covered walls--they're the most famous part of the Chicago Cubs' historic ballpark, Wrigley Field. Mike and Kate can't wait to get down on the field to see the ivy for themselves. But when they do, they're horrified to discover patches of the ivy have been ripped away! Who would want to sabotage the stadium? Is it someone trying to curse the Cubs? Or is the rumor of a treasure hidden under the ivy tempting greedy fans? The Wrigley Riddle includes a fun fact page about Chicago's Wrigley Field. Cross Ron Roy's A to Z Mystery series with Matt Christopher's sports books, and you get the Ballpark Mysteries: fun, puzzling whodunits aimed at the younger brothers and sisters of John Feinstein's fans. Amazon Best Books of the Year 2013 (So Far): Chapter Books
©2013 David A. Kelly (P)2015 Listening Libarary
The All-Star Joker
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Next up to the plate, book number five in our early chapter-book mystery series, where each book is set in a different American ballpark! The stars are out in Kansas City . . . the baseball stars, that is!Mike and Kate are at the All-Star game, and even get to go on the field during the Home Run Derby to catch pop-ups! That's where they meet Andy, whose dad, Josh Robinson, is an All-Star catcher. But before the Home Derby ends, Josh finds himself in hot water. Someone is playing practical jokes on the other players, and the coach is sure it's him. Andy swears his dad is innocent. Who would want to frame Josh? And why? Cross Ron Roy's A to Z mystery series with Matt Christopher's sports books and you get the Ballpark Mysteries: fun, puzzling whodunnits aimed at the younger brothers and sisters of John Feinstein's fans.
©2012 David A. Kelly (P)2012 Listening Library
The Philly Fake
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It's the ninth inning! The Philly Fake is Book 9 in our early chapter book mystery series, where each book is set in a different American ballpark! What better city to spend the Fourth of July than Philadelphia? For Mike and Kate, the holiday is all about hot dogs, history, and baseball! But the Phillies are in no mood to celebrate. They keep losing, and some people blame the lovable Phillie Phanatic! Can Mike and Kate help the Phanatic clear his name? The Philly Fake includes "Dugout Notes", fun facts about Philly's ballpark. Cross Ron Roy's A to Z Mystery series with Matt Christopher's sports books and you get the Ballpark Mysteries: fun, puzzling whodunits aimed at the younger brothers and sisters of John Feinstein fans.
©2014 David A. Kelly (P)2015 Listening Library
The Fenway Foul-up
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Now leading off the line-up, book number one in a brand-new early chapter book mystery series where each book is set in a different American ballpark! Thanks to Kate's mom, a sports reporter, cousins Mike Walsh and Kate Hopkins have tickets to the Red Sox game and All Access passes to Fenway Park. But as they're watching batting practice before the game, the lucky bat of Red Sox star slugger Big D is stolen...right in front of dozens of people. Without the bat, Big D can't seem to hit a thing. Can Kate and Mike figure out who pinched the bat before Big D and the Sox chalk up a loss? The Fenway Foul-Up includes fun facts about Boston's Fenway Park. Cross Ron Roy's mystery series with Matt Christopher's sports books and you get the Ballpark Mysteries: fun, puzzling whodunnits aimed right at beginning readers.
©2011 David A. Kelly (P)2011 Listening Library