The Story
Mike Walsh and his cousin Kate Hopkins are excited to spend a summer night at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. Before the game, they explore a special exhibit about Gene Autry, the famous singing cowboy and original owner of the Los Angeles Angels. One display features a priceless gold record of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."But in the ninth inning, disaster strikes when the Angels give up a crushing grand slam. Fans wave their fuzzy "Rumble Monkeys" to spark a rally, until chaos erupts when a real monkey races onto the field, dodging players and even stealing a bat. The rally fizzles, and the Angels lose.Then an even bigger mystery is revealed: Gene Autry's gold record has vanished from its locked case. With help from Riley Autry, a country singer, Mike and Kate investigate. Their search leads to a nearby theme park, where they uncover clues about the monkey and soon discover the truth behind the theft.In the end, the record is recovered, the culprit is caught, and the Angels get another shot at a magical monkey-powered rally!
Author: David A. Kelly
Publisher: Curveball Books
Published: 04/07/2026
Pages: 124
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.31d
ISBN: 9781959378259
Audience: Ages 9-12
About the Author
Kelly, David A.: - David A. Kelly is the author of over 35 books that have sold close to 2 million copies, including his ballpark mysteries series in which cousins Kate and Mike visit MLB ballparks to solve mysteries, and the Football Mysteries in which they visit NFL stadiums. He's based near Boston. For information visit Davidakellybooks.com or Instagram/Facebook @davidakellybooks.
Description
Mike Walsh and his cousin Kate Hopkins are excited to spend a summer night at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. Before the game, they explore a special exhibit about Gene Autry, the famous singing cowboy and original owner of the Los Angeles Angels. One display features a priceless gold record of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."But in the ninth inning, disaster strikes when the Angels give up a crushing grand slam. Fans wave their fuzzy "Rumble Monkeys" to spark a rally, until chaos erupts when a real monkey races onto the field, dodging players and even stealing a bat. The rally fizzles, and the Angels lose.Then an even bigger mystery is revealed: Gene Autry's gold record has vanished from its locked case. With help from Riley Autry, a country singer, Mike and Kate investigate. Their search leads to a nearby theme park, where they uncover clues about the monkey and soon discover the truth behind the theft.In the end, the record is recovered, the culprit is caught, and the Angels get another shot at a magical monkey-powered rally!
Author: David A. Kelly
Publisher: Curveball Books
Published: 04/07/2026
Pages: 124
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.31d
ISBN: 9781959378259
Audience: Ages 9-12
About the Author
Kelly, David A.: - David A. Kelly is the author of over 35 books that have sold close to 2 million copies, including his ballpark mysteries series in which cousins Kate and Mike visit MLB ballparks to solve mysteries, and the Football Mysteries in which they visit NFL stadiums. He's based near Boston. For information visit Davidakellybooks.com or Instagram/Facebook @davidakellybooks.
