The Magic Ball

<p>While searching in the weeds for the first ball he ever hit for a home run ten-year old Billy Lawson finds instead a battered old baseball half-buried in the mud far beyond the outfield fence. Soon Billy realizes the ball is magic that it talks out loud and can help him become a better player and person. With a mysterious connection to one of the most historic Major League players ever the ball--which Billy has named Buddy''-- also gives guidance to a pair of Billy's troubled teammates in separate stories. Only at the end is it revealed where the Magic Ball came from and why the fun and adventure is just beginning.</p><p><br></p><p>Written by former star Major League pitcher Steve Trout and Chicago Sun-Times sports columnist Rick Telander this easy-to-read book is for all kids who play sports and enjoy fun reading.</p>