Matt Christopher
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When his telepathic dog Harry is grounded for nipping another dog, Mike wonders how he'll ever make it through the baseball game without his advice and encouragement. Sequel to "The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter."
Author
Series
Home run kid series volume 4
Language
English
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Home run slugger Sylvester Coddmyer the Third has an amazing secret. For three seasons, he's been coached by men who look exactly like baseball legends: Babe Ruth, Eddie Cicotte, and Mickey Mantle. Are these men just impersonating famous ballplayers, as his friend Duane insists? Or are they from the "beyond," as Snooky Malone believes? The mystery deepens in this fourth title of the exciting Home Run Kid series when yet another character...
Author
Series
Home run kid series volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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Description
A boy becomes a phenomenal baseball player one summer when a mysterious stranger resembling Babe Ruth befriends him
4) Play ball!
Author
Series
Little league volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
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"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 Series. To reach the title match, however, they must first beat their number one rivals from Southern California. Little do they know that the game will prove to be just the first challenge they'll face...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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Description
Can Michael and Tom read each other's minds? Michael and Tom Curtis are identical twins who share a love of football. Unfortunately, because of a tragic accident, Michael must watch from the sidelines as his brother calls the plays on the football field. During one game Michael concentrates very hard on a play he thinks could help the team, and Tom calls the exact play a split second later! Is it coincidence, or can the boys communicate through ESP?...
9) Hot Shot
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Language
English
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The exciting sequel to Slam Dunk! Julian Pryce was once the star center of the Tornadoes. But when he joins a new team after his family moves, he suddenly finds himself the star benchwarmer. It turns out the Warriors already have a starting center, Paul Boyd, who has no intention of sharing the court with Julian. The coach is no help, either, for one simple reason: Paul is his son! Now Julian may have to take drastic measures if he's going...
10) Babe Ruth
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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In a career that spanned over thirty years, George Herman "Babe" Ruth changed the way the sport of baseball was played. He was the first true power hitter, a strong pitcher, and in the outfield made some amazing game-saving catches. His love of the sport shined through in the way he laughed while jogging around the bases, in how he kidded and horsed around with teammates, and in his overall determination to win. But there was a darker side to Babe,...
11) Mia Hamm
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
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Women's soccer has never been more popular. At the top of the sport's list of star players is Mia Hamm. Her speed, aggressive play, and ability to "read the field" have sparked every team she's ever played on. At the University of North Carolina, she helped the Tar Heels capture four NCAA championships. Her continually stellar performances with the United States national team led them to win two out of three Women's World Cups, first in 1991 and again...
12) The Hit-Away Kid
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Series
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English
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Barry McGee, hit-away batter for the Peach Street Mudders, enjoys winning so much that he has a tendency to bend the rules; then the dirty tactics of the pitcher on a rival team give him a new perspective on sports ethics.
13) Baseball Pals
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English
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Voted captain of his baseball team, Jimmie declares himself pitcher even though Paul is a better pitcher. Paul leaves for another team, and Jimmie's team starts losing. Can Jimmie regain the confidence of his friends?
14) Kobe Bryant
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
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Description
The #1 sports series for kids takes readers on the court and behind the scenes with beloved NBA icon Kobe Bryant in this inspiring biography.As the son of Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former NBA player and star of various European teams, Kobe spent his childhood watching professional basketball. From the moment he could pick up a ball, he was learning to dribble and shoot. His basketball education was unique -- a combination of lessons on basic fundamentals,...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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Description
Matt Christopher is the writer young readers turn to when they are looking for fast-paced, action-packed sports novels. This book is no exception. He is the author of a number of titles, including Tackle Without A Team, Face-Off, and many more.
16) State Showdown
Author
Series
Little league volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
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Description
Eleven-year-old cousins Carter Jones and Liam McGrath must both deal with grudges that threaten to break apart their All-Star teams during post-season play
17) Run For It
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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Theo Gordimer is a classic 13-year-old couch potato: he prefers video games and TV shows to playing sports. Then his favorite aunt is diagnosed with cancer. Theo wants to do something to help her, but what? Then his friend Paul tells him about a 5K road race coming up. The money collected from the race goes toward cancer research. Theo panics: running the race seems like the perfect way to help out his aunt, but 5K is more than three miles! Theo can...
Author
Series
Home run kid series volume 3
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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Description
Sylvester Coddmyer III, star of "The Kid Who Only Hit Homers" and "Return of the Home Run Kid" is about to face his biggest challenge yet. He sprains his ankle and wonders how he will hit homers—or even singles—when every swing means pain.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Formats
Description
Mark Conway is staying with his grandparents while his parents fight over whom he'll live with after they divorce. He's become a valued member of the school soccer team and seems to be coping with the changes in his life. Or is he?