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Stosh and his longtime enemy, Bobby, use a vintage baseball card to travel in time, hoping to stop Jim Thorpe from participating in the 1912 Olympics and losing his medals, but instead, they watch Thorpe struggle during his first season with the Giants.
Quick Summary
Ever wish you could hop into a time machine? Stosh does just that in this wild ride through a magic baseball card, and he ends up meeting legendary athlete Jim Thorpe during his 1912 baseball season with the Giants. What starts as a mission between longtime rivals Stosh and Bobby turns into an eye-opening adventure where they actually get to hang out with one of the greatest multi-sport athletes in history. Kids who love sports, time travel, or just a good "enemies become friends" story will eat this up, and it's a sneaky way to learn about Native American history and the real story behind Thorpe's Olympic medals. The tension between the two boys keeps things funny, and there's enough baseball action to satisfy even readers who think they don't like history. If your kid enjoyed other Baseball Card Adventures like "Shoeless Jackson," they'll find this one just as addictive.