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by Gregg Lavoie (Author), Alena Karabach (Illustrator)
A magical baseball mystery. When your hero needs a hero, you step up to the plate.
Ten-year-old Brooks Foster lives for baseball. His bedroom is a shrine to the sport, and no player shines brighter than the Clippers' star slugger, Ted Jensen. But just when the team needs him most, Ted falls into a mysterious slump as the Clippers' playoff hopes hang by a thread.
Determined to help his hero and with the guidance of his father, Brooks discovers a strange, ancient incantation that might be the key to breaking the curse. Armed with front-row tickets and unwavering belief, Brooks sets out on a mission to help his favorite ballplayer and save the Clippers' season.
Part mystery, part magical adventure, and all heart, The Curse of the Ohfer is a perfect read for:
- Kids ages 6-12 who love sports, humor, and fast-paced adventure
- Baseball fans craving a story filled with superstition, big-game suspense, and clutch moments
- Reluctant readers, especially those who light up at sports stories
- Classrooms and libraries looking for feel-good, high-energy fiction
- High-stakes sports suspense with a twist of magical realism
- A relatable hero who believes in his team and himself
- Themes of perseverance, family, loyalty, and courage
- A heartwarming look at what it means to be a fan
- Fast and fun, perfect for both independent reading or read-alouds
Ideal for fans of sports adventures, baseball mysteries, and middle grade magical stories, The Curse of the Ohfer captures the magic of the game and the magic that happens when a kid decides to believe.
