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Catch That Pass!
Matt Christopher
Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Sept. 1, 1989)Only one thing keeps Jim from being the best linebacker in the team - his fear of getting tackled. But his friend Chuckie knows Jim isn't a coward. With Chuckie's special courage as an example, can Jim find the strength to face his fears head-on?
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Comeback of the Home Run Kid
Matt Christopher
eBook (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Dec. 2, 2009)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.
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Wingman On Ice
Matt Christopher
Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Sept. 1, 1993)Tod is sure his new hockey stick will improve his game. But when his team loses, he realizes that good stickhandling needs practice as well as good equipment. He vows not to use the stick until he deserves it, but will he earn that right this season?
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Days of the Knights: A Tale of Castles and Battles
Christopher Maynard
Paperback (DK Publishing, Inc., April 20, 1998)Slashing swords, shining armor, knights locked in deadly battle—the mighty castle is under siege!Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
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Prime-Time Pitcher
Matt Christopher
eBook (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Dec. 2, 2009)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?
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Tough to Tackle
Matt Christopher
Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Sept. 30, 1987)No one trusts a quitter... More than anything Boots Raymond wants to be a quarterback for the Apollos. But because of his size, the coach assigns him to a tackle position-and there's no arguing with the coach. Boots rebels and almost quits the team. It seems that nothing can change his mind, but his brother Tom intercepts and teaches Boots something valuable he learned from playing football and being a soldier.
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The Haunted Bookshop
Christopher Morley
Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, April 19, 2016)This is a suspenseful novel set in Brooklyn around the time of the end of World War I. It continues the story of Roger Mifflin, the book seller in Parnassus on Wheels. It also details an adventure of Miss Titania Chapman and a young advertising man named Aubrey Gilbert.
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Soccer Duel
Matt Christopher
Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, April 1, 2000)Renny Harding and Bryce McCormack both want to win the championship. When they meet face-to-face they discover that they have a lot in common, but can friendship grow where fierce soccer rivalry exists?
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Look Who's Playing First Base
Matt Christopher
Paperback (Little, Brown, April 30, 1987)LOOK WHO'S PLAYING FIRST BASE Will Mike stand up to his teammates to defend his friend? When the Checkmates need a new first baseman, Mike Hagin's new friend, Yuri, seems like a logical choice. But when Yuri starts flubbing plays and the team's star player threatens to quit as a result, Mike is not sure Yuri is such a good choice after all-for a teammate or for a friend. It appears as if Mike will have to choose between his friendship with Yuri and his loyalty to the team-or is there another solution?
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The Haunted Bookshop
Christopher Morley
eBook (Neeland Media LLC, July 1, 2004)The Haunted Bookshop
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On the Court with...Kevin Durant
Matt Christopher
Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Sept. 4, 2018)Discover the amazing achievements of beloved basketball superstar Kevin Durant in this exciting and comprehensive new biography! From his days as the skinny kid on youth teams to his MVP season with the Oklahoma City Thunder to his first NBA Championship with the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant has been an electrifying presence on the basketball court. With two Olympic gold medals, four NBA scoring titles, and an NBA MVP Award, Kevin shows no sign of slowing down. Through every triumph, Kevin has lived his life by the motto "hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard," dedicating himself to becoming the best player on the court and known for remaining humble and kind through it all. This action-packed and comprehensive biography brings readers onto the court to experience the biggest moments of Kevin Durant's remarkable career, relays details of his life, and shows his dedication to giving back to his community. Complete with stats and photographs, this book makes the perfect gift for any young sports fan.
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Christopher Marley - Butterfly Mosaic: 100 Piece Puzzle
Christopher Marley
Hardcover (Pomegranate, )None
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