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Playing in the World Series is every ballplayer’s dream, but no one is more surprised to actually be here than Norbert Doyle–a late call-up for an underdog team. Doyle pitched in the minor leagues for years before making it to the bigs. He went to school in the off-season to earn his degree. He raised two kids on his own after the tragic death of his wife. And now he’s slated to start game two of the World Series. His feel-good story is a media gold mine. And teen reporters Stevie Thomas and Susan Carol Anderson have scored the first in-depth interview with him. At first they’re as charmed by Doyle as everyone else–it’s hard not to root for this guy. But the more Stevie and Susan Carol learn about him, the more conflicting stories they hear. And so Stevie becomes an investigative reporter by day while covering the World Series by night, trying to piece together the truth of one athlete’s life. But along the way he has to wonder–who will be hurt if the truth is known, and who will benefit, and what does it have to do with baseball? There are a million secrets in any locker room. Which ones need to be told
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"I absolutely loved this book! It is a mystery featuring two kid reporters named Stevie Thomas and Susan- Carol Anderson. Their assignment from the Washington newspapers is to cover the World Series. During their coverage, Stevie meets a player named Norbert Doyle. Norbert is a 38-year-old who's been on every minor-league team ever. He's basically traveled everywhere. Now, he's on a major league team in the World Series. But, as Stevie learns more and more about Norbert Doyle, he discovers there's a dirty secret the world doesn't know. His question is if he should tell or not."
— Robbie (5 out of 5 stars)
Change-Up: Mystery at the World Series Listener Reviews
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" It was a very good book with a lot off deep feelings and ideas. "
— Garrett, 1/31/2014 -
" Actually just finished.. And it was awesome! It kept me on the edge of my seat like the entire book! Definite read for boys or girls interested in sports, preferably boys. 5/5 stars!!! "
— Matt, 1/23/2014 -
" This book was really suspenseful and it was enjoyable to read.Stevie Thomas a report for the Washington Post is trying to figure out the history of pitcher for National's Norbert Doyle after he pitched in Game 2 in the World Series. This book was really interesting because I didn't know whether Norbert was telling the truth. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes sports and like mystery books. "
— Sam, 1/13/2014 -
" Feinstein's books are popular at my school, even though they are geared toward junior high students. What I liked about this plot line is that the young sportscasters decided NOT to print a story and widely discussed their ethical choices behind their decision. How often does that happen in print? Seriously, I've read a lot of books, adult and young adult, and can't remember reading about a story that wasn't printed. So kudos for Feinstein for writing something new to me! "
— Sarah, 1/12/2014 -
" Cleanly written story about the mystery surrounding a new pitcher coming to play in the world series. "
— Heather, 1/12/2014 -
" I don't read sports books, but the mystery in this one kept me reading! "
— Joy, 1/9/2014 -
" YA continuing series of two teenage journalists getting a whopper of a story. "
— Ruth, 1/4/2014 -
" Good if you like sports w/ hints of romance. "
— Andrew, 12/22/2013 -
" It was Aesome But it Didnt Talk About My Favorite Baseball Team The New York Yankees But Another Overall Good Book "
— Jacob, 11/29/2013 -
" I loved this book. I liked it a lot because it is full of suspenseful moments and i never knew what was going to happen next. Every chapter was a cliff hanger. I also liked this book because it was a mystery or detective fiction book. I think John Feinstein is great at creating suspenseful times. "
— Matt, 9/16/2013 -
" My least favorite in the series. John Feinstein's writing and characterization is excellent, as always, but the story is somewhat lacking. "
— Lexi, 9/14/2013 -
" This was a great sports mystery book. It had a really interesting plot that kept you guessing until the end. If you like sports (especially baseball) then I think you'd really enjoy reading this book. "
— Matt, 6/6/2013 -
" This is a very good book that comes perfectly off the last book, Cover Up. I highly recommend this book to people who like mystery and sports. "
— Samuel, 5/19/2013 -
" This book is great! I couldn't put it down!!!!!! "
— Michael, 3/14/2013 -
" Awesome story. Stevie and Susan Carol are the World Series when they stumble into a story about a player trying to sell a lie about their past. Now it's up to them to uncover the truth before the lies get out. "
— Amanda, 11/23/2012 -
" I think it is a very good book it's about a 14 year old kid who interviews professional baseball players on how there game went. "
— Jordan, 11/6/2012 -
" I really liked this book. Even if you don't like baseball this is a great read. I completely love it and the characters are well thought up. The Susan Carol-Stevie relationship is really good. I recommend, wait, no, I don't. I COMMAND you to read this book. "
— Theo, 6/18/2012 -
" Change Up is a mystery novel that is very suspenseful and has many twists and turns.It is a book that you will be glued to.I recommend this book to readers that like baseball and a great mystery. "
— ChristopherX, 2/5/2012 -
" Another unbelievable adventure with likable characters Stevie and Susan Carol. This story is not as heavy into sports details as the first three, which may be good or bad depending on the reader's perspective. "
— Joan, 1/3/2012 -
" as always, john feinstein writes a great story combining sports, mystery & friendship. "
— chris, 6/2/2011 -
" bye far the best book in this series. "
— Hunter, 5/23/2011 -
" This was a great sports mystery book. It had a really interesting plot that kept you guessing until the end. If you like sports (especially baseball) then I think you'd really enjoy reading this book. "
— Matt, 4/13/2011 -
" It was Aesome But it Didnt Talk About My Favorite Baseball Team The New York Yankees But Another Overall Good Book "
— Jacob, 3/4/2011 -
" I really liked this book. Even if you don't like baseball this is a great read. I completely love it and the characters are well thought up. The Susan Carol-Stevie relationship is really good. I recommend, wait, no, I don't. I COMMAND you to read this book. "
— Theo, 2/3/2011 -
" This is a very good book that comes perfectly off the last book, Cover Up. I highly recommend this book to people who like mystery and sports. "
— Samuel, 11/29/2010 -
" I've read all of John Feinstein's books in this series (kid sports writers) and enjoyed them all. Actually, I listen to them via audio book in my car (on my iTouch). Good stuff if you like sports ... even if you don't. Good clean Americana for young readers. "
— Graham, 7/15/2010 -
" Good if you like sports w/ hints of romance. "
— Andy, 3/23/2010
About John Feinstein
John Feinstein is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous works of nonfiction, including Moment of Glory, Are You Kidding Me?, Living on the Black, Let Me Tell You a Story, Caddy for Life, A Season on the Brink, Play Ball, and others. He has also written sports-mystery novels for young readers. He writes for the Washington Post, Golf Digest, Inside Sports, Golf, Tennis magazine, Basketball America, and is a regular commentator on NPR’s Morning Edition.