The Reluctant Pitcher
Title | The Reluctant Pitcher PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Christopher |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 45 |
Release | 2009-12-19 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0316095354 |
Wally Morris is a good right fielder, but Coach Hutter is trying to make him a pitcher. Wally is a lefty and has a strong arm and good aim. What he doesn't have is the desire to play the position. But how can he refuse? Coach Hutter once saved his life, and Wally feels he owes him. Then he meets Cab Lacey, a former ballplayer whose life story bears some resemblances to his own. Will Cab help Wally see that being true to oneself is sometimes more important than fulfilling another's dreams?
The Kid Who Only Hit Homers
Title | The Kid Who Only Hit Homers PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Christopher |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 73 |
Release | 2009-12-19 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0316096016 |
The Kid Who Only Hit Homers has sold over one million copies and is now a film on Amazon Prime! A baseball fan learns the true meaning of success in this beloved classic that will capture the imaginations of a new generation of young readers. Sylvester loves baseball, but he isn't exactly what you'd call a good hitter. Even though he wants nothing more than to join his neighborhood team, the Hooper Redbirds, he's sure he'll never do anything more than warm the bench. But then he meets the mysterious Mr. Baruth who promises to make Sylvester one of the best players ever. Suddenly, Sylvester goes from the worst player on the team to the kid who can only hit homers. With his overnight success, however, come tough questions. Will Sylvester ever learn the true meaning of teamwork? And what will happen when he has to learn to stand on his own? This beloved story about baseball, confidence, perseverance, and being a good teammate is a modern classic and sure to win over a new generation of young sports fans.
The Reluctant Pitcher
Title | The Reluctant Pitcher PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Christopher |
Publisher | Hachette UK |
Pages | 96 |
Release | 2009-12-19 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0316095354 |
Wally Morris is a good right fielder, but Coach Hutter is trying to make him a pitcher. Wally is a lefty and has a strong arm and good aim. What he doesn't have is the desire to play the position. But how can he refuse? Coach Hutter once saved his life, and Wally feels he owes him. Then he meets Cab Lacey, a former ballplayer whose life story bears some resemblances to his own. Will Cab help Wally see that being true to oneself is sometimes more important than fulfilling another's dreams?
The Reluctant Inheritor
Title | The Reluctant Inheritor PDF eBook |
Author | Jayne Gentry |
Publisher | Inspiring Voices |
Pages | 452 |
Release | 2013-08-27 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1462406572 |
Jason Jarrard Stowe, a thirty-year-old Type-A personality, was happy with his life. He had a great relationship with his family, was successfully climbing the corporate ladder of an international company, worked with his best friend Charley, was engaged to a beautiful lady, and anticipated a fantastic future. That is, until at work one day, Charley brought to his attention a website that would shake his secure world. To convince Charley to stay off the Internet and protect his job, Jason made decisions that would affect their friendship, his family, a challenging career, future marriage and his sanity. When Yardley Esther White, a dedicated lawyer, uses all her capabilities to fulfill a commitment that involved Jason, his integrity, good manners, and emotions are tested. His reactions are totally out of character. Jasons determination to find answers to two strange questions leads him on an intense journey that threatens his ability to trust anyone nowor ever. During his most intense moments, he is shown unconditional love and amazing patience. He also learns about faith that even death cannot defy, and experiences forgiveness. But can he forgive? Is it possible to undo all the hurt and hate caused by someone he loves?
Walter Johnson
Title | Walter Johnson PDF eBook |
Author | Henry W. Thomas |
Publisher | U of Nebraska Press |
Pages | 524 |
Release | 1998-02-01 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 9780803294332 |
"This lavishly illustrated narrative of Walter Johnson's life is the definitive work on the subject and is likely to remain so."-Lawrence S. Ritter, Oldtyme Baseball News. "Henry Thomas's biography of Walter Johnson is carefully researched, thoroughly documented, and, best of all, a pleasure to read."-Spitball. "Does justice to Johnson's extraordinary on-field accomplishments, and it also emphasizes his decency, humility, and self-effacing humor."-Booklist. "Belongs in the very top ranks of sports biographies."-Washington Times. "One of the most comprehensive biographies ever written about an athlete. Incredibly detailed, filled with fascinating stories about arguably the greatest pitcher of all time."-Tim Kurkjian, senior writer for Sports Illustrated. "Delights the soul."-Sports Collectors Digest. Henry W. Thomas, the grandson of Walter Johnson, lives in Arlington, Virginia. He is currently editing, for audio release, the interviews taped by Lawrence Ritter for his classic The Glory of Their Times. Shirley Povich is in his seventy-fifth year as an award-winning sportswriter for the Washington Post.
Prime-Time Pitcher
Title | Prime-Time Pitcher PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Christopher |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 74 |
Release | 2009-12-19 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0316094196 |
The #1 sports writer for kids offers a read as exciting as a fast ball. Pitcher Koby Caplin is the best thing to happen to the Monticello Cardinals in years--but is he ready for prime time?
Soccer Halfback
Title | Soccer Halfback PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Christopher |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 73 |
Release | 2009-12-19 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0316095877 |
Jabber Morris has his heart set on playing soccer, but his family is pressuring him to play football. Tension at home builds when Jabber's brother suspects him of stealing. Now he has to tell his uncle that he's decided to play soccer - and convince his brother that he's not a thief. One of the all-time best-selling titles from Matt Christopher!