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On The Field With Mia Hamm
Matt Christopher, The #1 Sports Writer For Kids
School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Sept. 1, 1998)FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A biography of one of the top female soccer players in the country, Mia Hamm, who helped the United States win a gold medal in soccer in the 1996 Olympics.
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Johnny Long Legs
Matt Christopher
School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Sept. 1, 1988)FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Even though he is the tallest member of the basketball team, a young boy finds he is far from being the best player.
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Catch That Pass!
Matt Christopher
Library Binding (Perfection Learning, Sept. 1, 1989)Jim Nardi could be the Vulcans' number one linebacker. He's fast and strong, and he has good hands. But he also has one major problem: He's afraid of being tackled. His teammates are disgusted with him, and his older brother, the Vulcans' coach, is disappointed. Then one person steps forward to give Jim the help he needs - but will it be enough?
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Johnny Long Legs
Matt Christopher
Library Binding (Perfection Learning, Sept. 1, 1988)Everyone in Johnny Reese's new school assumes that his long legs will make him the star of the White Cats basketball team. But his legs have no spring, and his shorter teammates can easily outjump him. On top of his troubles on the court, Johnny has to get used to a new father and stepbrother who also expect a lot from him. Will Johnny Long Legs ever be able to live up to his nickname?
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No Arm in Left Field
Matt Christopher, Byron Goto
Library Binding (Little Brown & Co, March 1, 1974)A Black youth comes face-to-face with prejudice when he tries to join the neighborhood baseball team
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Snowboard Showdown: Out of Control Competition Leads to Disaster
Matt Christopher
Hardcover (Little, Brown, Oct. 1, 1999)Freddie, who has received a challenge from his older brother Dondi to snowboard down the treacherous Devils' Ravine, knows that his skills surpass his brother's, but worries if their sibling competition has gone too far and become senselessly dangerous. Simultaneous.
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Stealing Home
Matt Christopher
Hardcover (Little, Brown Young Readers, April 1, 2004)Joey Gallagher is sure he will not get along with Jesus, the exchange student from Nicaragua who is staying with his family for a year, but they find common ground on the baseball field. Simultaneous.
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Terrell Davis
Matt Christopher
Library Binding (Rebound by Sagebrush, April 16, 2000)"Superstar running back Terrell Davis helped his team, the Denver Broncos, to two consecutive Super Bowl titles, first in 1998, then again in 1999. He holds multiple records, including those for postseason rushing average, consecutive 100-yard rushing games in the postseason, and best per-game rushing average. A unanimous Pro Bowl selection for 1999--his third straight year of playing in that game--Davis was also named MVP and Offensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press for 1999."
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Shortstop from Tokyo
Matt Christopher
Library Binding (Little Brown & Co, June 1, 1973)Stogie Crane can't help feeling bitter when Sam Suzuki arrives from Japan and takes over the position of shortstop on the Mohawk team
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The Comeback Challenge
Matt Christopher
Paperback (Perfection Learning, Jan. 1, 1996)When his parents' divorce escalates into a bitter custody battle, 12-year-old Mark Conway moves in with his grandparents. Although Mark seems to be coping well with the change, one day on the soccer field, he loses his temper, and his rage surprises everyone--even himself.
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