Catcher with a Glass Arm
Title | Catcher with a Glass Arm PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Christopher |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 54 |
Release | 2009-12-19 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0316095478 |
A young baseball player struggles to overcome his fear of a pitched ball, improve his throwing, and somehow redeem himself in the eyes of his teammates.
Challenge at Second Base
Title | Challenge at Second Base PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Christopher |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 57 |
Release | 2009-12-19 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0316095494 |
CHALLENGE AT SECOND BASE Stan Martin's chances of playing second base seem next to zero at the start of the season. His rival for the position, Gary Newman, looks tough to beat. Stan loves baseball-maybe even more than his brother, Phil, who played pro ball until quitting suddenly the year before-but after experiencing a few setbacks, Stan is tempted to quit too. Then Stan receives a mysterious note telling him to stick it out-and soon Stan finds himself face-to-face with the challenge at second base.
Too Hot to Handle
Title | Too Hot to Handle PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Christopher |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 65 |
Release | 2009-12-19 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0316096075 |
Baseball runs in David Kroft's family. His father was a good player in his day, his uncles play on professional teams, and David's older brother, Don, is the best short-stop in the history of Penwood High School.
Return of the Home Run Kid
Title | Return of the Home Run Kid PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Christopher |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 76 |
Release | 2008-11-16 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 031604816X |
Sylvester's baseball has been so dismal that the coach has him warming the bench. So when Cheeko offers to show him a few pointers, he eagerly accepts his offer. But Sylvester can't help thinking there's something fishy about Cheeko.
Play Ball!
Title | Play Ball! PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Christopher |
Publisher | |
Pages | 218 |
Release | 2014-02-28 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781484413937 |
Eleven-year-old cousins who are closer than most brothers, catcher Liam McCarthy and pitcher Carter Jones grew up playing baseball together. Now, their team is on the verge of winning the greatest championship of all: the Little League Baseball World
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 | 151 |
Release | 2009-12-19 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0316096016 |
Over one million copies sold! 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.
No Arm in Left Field
Title | No Arm in Left Field PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Christopher |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 59 |
Release | 2009-12-19 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0316095796 |
A poor throwing arm and prejudice from one white boy keep a black junior high student from completely enjoying his position on the baseball team.