Matt Christopher
1) Ice magic
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English
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The twins' toy hockey game seems to be magic as it plays games identical to the real ones before they even happen.
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English
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"When Mike pitches against the heavy-hitting Peach Street Mudders, the butterflies in his stomach feel more like dragons. The other team is good, and Mike starts to lose faith in his ability. Good thing he has a secret weapon in his dong, Harry. Can Harry help Mike pitch a no-hitter?"--Page [4] of cover.
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Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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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.
9) Hot Shot
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2010
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...
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Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
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Rocky Fletcher is being stretched to his limit. Until recently, he'd only played wide receiver for the Pythons. Now his coaches want him to learn the safety position, too-a position that opened up when Bobby, Rocky's best friend, broke his leg. Even though he believes he is to blame for Bobby's injury, Rocky eagerly takes on the challenge of becoming a two-way player. After all, the only other player available is Jared, a sullen boy who switched from...
14) Catch that pass!
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English
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Everyone knows Jim will be the star linebacker on the team if he can only conquer his fear of being tackled, but it takes a boy in a wheelchair to teach him that kind of courage.
15) Play ball!
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
"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...
18) Skateboard tough
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Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
1994, c1991
Language
English
Description
When Brett's skateboarding abilities dramatically and inexplicably improve after using the Lizard, a skateboard mysteriously unearthed in his front yard, his friends start to wonder if the skateboard is haunted.
20) Halfback attack
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Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
[1996?]
Language
English
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When Fredie Chase is removed from the lineup because of his fear of tackling other players, it's up to him to win his way back as a member of the starting team.