Dan Gutman

Joe Stoshack has a secret talent that most kids only dream of: he can travel through time using vintage baseball cards. When he gets his hands on a rare card from 1919, Joe knows exactly what he has to do. He is going to travel back to the era of the infamous Black Sox scandal and stop baseball legend Shoeless Joe Jackson from ruining his career. But stepping into the gritty, bustling world of early twentieth-century baseball is a lot harder than reading about it in a history book. As Joe navigates the sights and sounds of 1919, he quickly discovers that the truth behind the fixed World Series is far more complicated than anyone ever knew. Can a kid from the future step up to the plate and change the course of sports history? Packed with thrilling action, real historical facts, and heart-pounding suspense, this fast-paced adventure is perfect for anyone who loves a great mystery. Grab your glove and get ready for a time-traveling journey into the heart of America's favorite pastime!

Stosh thought his time-traveling days were completely behind him. But when legendary baseball player Ralph Branca appears in his bedroom in the middle of the night, Stosh is pulled into one final, high-stakes adventure. Branca needs help fixing a massive mistake from 1951. He threw the pitch that became the famous Shot Heard Round the World, a home run that won the pennant for the New York Giants. Now, Branca claims the Giants were cheating, and he wants Stosh to use his magical baseball cards to go back in time and change history. Stosh is eager to help, but he soon discovers a huge problem. Changing the past is incredibly dangerous. If he stops that famous home run, he might accidentally erase the career of a young rookie named Willie Mays! Stosh must make an impossible choice between correcting a past wrong and protecting the future of a baseball legend.

Grab your baseball glove and get ready for the ultimate trip through time. Joe Stoshack has an incredible, secret ability. Whenever he holds an old baseball card, he can travel back in time to meet the legendary players on the cards. This time, Joe is holding a card for one of the greatest athletes to ever play the game, Jackie Robinson. You will travel right alongside Joe as he goes back to the bustling stadiums of the past. He gets to see Jackie Robinson play in his prime, sliding into bases and hitting incredible home runs. Joe wants to learn everything he can from this amazing baseball hero. But traveling through time is never simple, and Joe quickly finds himself caught up in the excitement and energy of a historic baseball season. This fast paced sports story puts you right on the field with a true legend. It is filled with thrilling game moments and the magic of stepping into a different era. Join Joe for an unforgettable adventure that shows exactly why baseball is America's favorite pastime.

Hey baseball fans! Have you ever wondered if Babe Ruth really pointed to the bleachers before hitting that famous home run in 1932? It’s one of baseball’s biggest mysteries! Meet Joe Stoshack, a kid just like you who loves baseball. But Joe has a secret power: he can travel through time using old baseball cards! When he holds a special card, he's whisked away to the past, right into the middle of famous games and incredible moments. This time, Joe and his dad are going back to 1932. Their mission? To find out the truth about Babe Ruth’s legendary "called shot." Did the Sultan of Swat really predict his amazing homer, or is it just a tall tale? Get ready for a thrilling adventure that combines the excitement of history, the magic of time travel, and the thrill of America's favorite pastime. Join Joe as he dives into the past to solve a mystery and witness baseball history firsthand!

Jim Thorpe was celebrated as the greatest athlete in the entire world, an Olympic champion whose incredible achievements inspired millions. Stosh is completely shocked when his biggest rival, Bobby Fuller, suddenly begs him for a massive favor. Bobby wants to use Stosh's magical time-traveling ability to go back in time and meet the legendary Native American athlete before his Olympic medals were unfairly taken away. You will grip a vintage baseball card and leap into the past on a thrilling quest to save a sports hero's reputation. Along the way, you will cross paths with famous legends like Christy Mathewson and John McGraw of the New York Giants. Step onto the field for an action-packed adventure that mixes real sports history with powerful lessons about fairness, teamwork, and doing the right thing. It is a breathtaking journey that proves true champions never give up.

Step into the time machine for a thrilling journey to save a true baseball legend. Joe Stoshack has an amazing ability to travel through time using vintage baseball cards, and this time he is on a very specific mission. He travels back to the year 1969 to find the incredible player and generous hero, Roberto Clemente. Joe knows that Roberto is destined to board a doomed airplane in the future, and he is determined to warn him before it is too late. You will follow Joe as he navigates a completely different era, teaming up with a free spirited new friend named Sunrise. Together, they embark on a wild road trip across the country to track down the famous ballplayer at a major game. But messing with the timeline is always risky, and Joe quickly realizes that changing the past can have huge, unpredictable effects on the future. This exciting sports adventure blends the magic of time travel with a heartfelt mission. It puts you right in the stands of a classic baseball game while exploring what it really means to be a hero. Join Joe on a journey that will leave you breathless from start to finish.

Step up to the plate for the most incredible discovery a young baseball fan could ever make. Joe Stoshack loves absolutely everything about the game of baseball, except for the fact that he is not very good at playing it. He feels completely frustrated by his constant striking out. But everything changes when he takes a summer job cleaning out a neighbor's dusty attic and uncovers a tiny, old piece of cardboard. You will experience the thrill of a lifetime as Joe realizes he has just found a T-206 Honus Wagner, the rarest and most valuable baseball card in the entire world. But this card holds a secret far greater than its price tag. Joe discovers he has the magical ability to travel through time using vintage cards, and suddenly he is transported all the way back to the year 1909. This fantastic sports adventure puts you right in the middle of a historic World Series. It combines the excitement of classic baseball with the magic of time travel. Join Joe to see if meeting a true legend can finally help him learn how to play the game he loves.