Lost Boy

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? A Heart-Pounding Quest: With his mom’s life on the line, Ryder has one clue to find the father he’s never met: a baseball signed by a famous MLB player. Father-Son Story: A moving search for family that explores what it means to be a father, a son, and a hero when it matters most. An Unlikely Team: Ryder won’t have to face his epic journey alone, thanks to a compassionate New York City firefighter and his grouchy, wheelchair-bound neighbor. Inspirational Sports Fiction: From the baseball diamonds of Central Park to the heart of a family crisis, this is a powerful tale about hope, courage, and stepping up to the plate.