Lee and the Magical Baseball Card
by
Thomas
A story about Reading
for your 3rd Grader.
In a small town, there lived a caring boy named Lee who loved baseball more than anything. He collected baseball cards, watched every game he could, and even dreamed of becoming a professional player one day.
One day, while sorting through his baseball cards, Lee found a card he had never seen before. It was old and worn, but it sparkled with a strange, magical glow.
As soon as Lee touched the card, he was whisked away into the world of his favorite baseball stories. He found himself standing in a bustling stadium, the crowd cheering wildly.
Suddenly, he was face-to-face with Babe Ruth. 'You're up, kid!' Babe said, handing Lee a bat. Lee was nervous, but he remembered all the games he had watched and stepped up to the plate.
Lee swung the bat with all his might and hit the ball. It soared high into the sky, and the crowd erupted into cheers. Lee couldn't believe it - he had hit a home run!
After the game, Lee met Jackie Robinson. 'You played well today, Lee. But remember, baseball isn't just about hitting home runs. It's about teamwork and perseverance,' Jackie told him.
Lee realized that he was learning more than just baseball. He was learning about life. He wanted to go home and share these lessons with his friends, but he didn't know how to get back.
Suddenly, the baseball card glowed again. 'To return home, you must read a story from start to finish,' a voice said. Lee remembered he had a book in his pocket - a baseball story he hadn't finished reading.