The Unwilling Umpire

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z

Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries(R) have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look

U is for Umpire . . . Play ball While the whole town of Green Lawn is watching the women take on the men in a charity baseball game, Mr. Pocket's prized baseball collection is stolen The police suspect the umpire of foul play. Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose prove his innocence . . . or will they strike out?

Author: Ron Roy
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 02/24/2004
Pages: 96
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.17lbs
Size: 7.53h x 5.17w x 0.29d
ISBN: 9780375813702
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 77275 / Unwilling Umpire


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 373 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 373 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed

About the Author

RON ROY has been writing books for children since 1974. He is the author of dozens of books, including the popular A to Z Mysteries(R), Calendar Mysteries, and Capital Mysteries. When not working on a new book, Ron likes to teach tricks to his dog Pal, play poker with friends, travel, and read thrilling mystery books.

STEPHEN GILPIN is the award-winning illustrator of dozens of children's books, including the popular and very funny Pirate Mom. He brings his fresh, kid-friendly style to all the covers of the A to Z Mysteries(R) series.