Haunting at Home Plate

I really enjoyed this book for a few reasons. I like it a lot because it was a scarier book to read. This semester, I have not read a suspenseful or scary book, so this chapter book was such a fun read. I really enjoyed the plot, because I wanted to keep reading without putting the book down. The boys on the baseball keep receiving mysterious messages written on the baseball field while they are practicing, and they continue to try and figure out if it is a ghost or someone playing a trick on them. I also enjoyed the characters in the book. Although Gannon's father is verbally abusive to him about the game of baseball, I think it shows how a lot of fathers are today with their sons that play a sport. They want their sons to be show more successful and to win, so I think it was probably relatable for many readers. I think the overall message of this book was just a fun read that has suspense and mystery. Allowing children to read a book like this helps them stay engaged and feel like they are solving a mystery. show less