(4) 4-6 Little League series. When sickness benches the team's starting catcher, Liam moves behind the plate and must learn to let go of the grudge he has with the pitcher. Carter, Liam's cousin and former teammate, strives to lead his own team through the post season. The game descriptions may excite baseball fans, but the characters and conflicts are flat. Information on Little League baseball is appended.

Reviewer: Randy Ribay

(3) 1-3 Matt Christopher Sports Readers series. Illustrated by Daniel Vasconcellos. Mike and his Airedale, Harry, can hear each other's thoughts. Throughout the series, with Harry's help, Mike is able to perform better at sports; but when it comes to the crucial moment in the game, Mike has to win on his own (with Harry's support, of course). These appealing books provide lessons in sportsmanship and confidence. The new library editions are sturdily bound. Review covers these Matt Christopher Sports Readers titles: The Dog That Called the Pitch, The Dog That Called the Signals, The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter, The Dog That Stole Football Plays, and The Dog That Stole Home.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(3) 1-3 Matt Christopher Sports Readers series. Illustrated by Daniel Vasconcellos. Mike and his Airedale, Harry, can hear each other's thoughts. Throughout the series, with Harry's help, Mike is able to perform better at sports; but when it comes to the crucial moment in the game, Mike has to win on his own (with Harry's support, of course). These appealing books provide lessons in sportsmanship and confidence. The new library editions are sturdily bound. Review covers these Matt Christopher Sports Readers titles: The Dog That Called the Pitch, The Dog That Called the Signals, The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter, The Dog That Stole Football Plays, and The Dog That Stole Home.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(3) 1-3 Matt Christopher Sports Readers series. Illustrated by Bill Ogden. Mike and his Airedale, Harry, can hear each other's thoughts. Throughout the series, with Harry's help, Mike is able to perform better at sports; but when it comes to the crucial moment in the game, Mike has to win on his own (with Harry's support, of course). These appealing books provide lessons in sportsmanship and confidence. The new library editions are sturdily bound. Review covers these Matt Christopher Sports Readers titles: The Dog That Called the Pitch, The Dog That Called the Signals, The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter, The Dog That Stole Football Plays, and The Dog That Stole Home.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(3) 1-3 Matt Christopher Sports Readers series. Illustrated by Daniel Vasconcellos. Mike and his Airedale, Harry, can hear each other's thoughts. Throughout the series, with Harry's help, Mike is able to perform better at sports; but when it comes to the crucial moment in the game, Mike has to win on his own (with Harry's support, of course). These appealing books provide lessons in sportsmanship and confidence. The new library editions are sturdily bound. Review covers these Matt Christopher Sports Readers titles: The Dog That Called the Pitch, The Dog That Called the Signals, The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter, The Dog That Stole Football Plays, and The Dog That Stole Home.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(3) 1-3 Matt Christopher Sports Readers series. Illustrated by Bill Ogden. Mike and his Airedale, Harry, can hear each other's thoughts. Throughout the series, with Harry's help, Mike is able to perform better at sports; but when it comes to the crucial moment in the game, Mike has to win on his own (with Harry's support, of course). These appealing books provide lessons in sportsmanship and confidence. The new library editions are sturdily bound. Review covers these Matt Christopher Sports Readers titles: The Dog That Called the Pitch, The Dog That Called the Signals, The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter, The Dog That Stole Football Plays, and The Dog That Stole Home.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(4) 4-6 New Matt Christopher Sports Library series. [Lacrosse; other by=text by]Overcoming obstacles, dealing with family issues, and learning about teamwork are common themes in these popular, formulaic sports-centered titles. Characters include too-small-for-quarterback Boots (Tackle), new-to-the-baseball-team Chico (Flyhawk), and embarrassed-about-his-overweight-lacrosse-playing brother Garry (Face-Off). These editions are sturdily bound and feature large type. Review covers these New Matt Christopher Sports Library titles: Baseball Flyhawk, Lacrosse Face-Off, Power Pitcher, Shoot for the Hoop, The Team That Couldn't Lose, and Tough to Tackle.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 4-6 New Matt Christopher Sports Library series. [Lacrosse; other by=text by]Overcoming obstacles, dealing with family issues, and learning about teamwork are common themes in these popular, formulaic sports-centered titles. Characters include too-small-for-quarterback Boots (Tackle), new-to-the-baseball-team Chico (Flyhawk), and embarrassed-about-his-overweight-lacrosse-playing brother Garry (Face-Off). These editions are sturdily bound and feature large type. Review covers these New Matt Christopher Sports Library titles: Baseball Flyhawk, Lacrosse Face-Off, Power Pitcher, Shoot for the Hoop, The Team That Couldn't Lose, and Tough to Tackle.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 4-6 New Matt Christopher Sports Library series. [Lacrosse; other by=text by]Overcoming obstacles, dealing with family issues, and learning about teamwork are common themes in these popular, formulaic sports-centered titles. Characters include too-small-for-quarterback Boots (Tackle), new-to-the-baseball-team Chico (Flyhawk), and embarrassed-about-his-overweight-lacrosse-playing brother Garry (Face-Off). These editions are sturdily bound and feature large type. Review covers these New Matt Christopher Sports Library titles: Baseball Flyhawk, Lacrosse Face-Off, Power Pitcher, Shoot for the Hoop, The Team That Couldn't Lose, and Tough to Tackle.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 4-6 New Matt Christopher Sports Library series. [Lacrosse; other by=text by]Overcoming obstacles, dealing with family issues, and learning about teamwork are common themes in these popular, formulaic sports-centered titles. Characters include too-small-for-quarterback Boots (Tackle), new-to-the-baseball-team Chico (Flyhawk), and embarrassed-about-his-overweight-lacrosse-playing brother Garry (Face-Off). These editions are sturdily bound and feature large type. Review covers these New Matt Christopher Sports Library titles: Baseball Flyhawk, Lacrosse Face-Off, Power Pitcher, Shoot for the Hoop, The Team That Couldn't Lose, and Tough to Tackle.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 4-6 New Matt Christopher Sports Library series. [Lacrosse; other by=text by]Overcoming obstacles, dealing with family issues, and learning about teamwork are common themes in these popular, formulaic sports-centered titles. Characters include too-small-for-quarterback Boots (Tackle), new-to-the-baseball-team Chico (Flyhawk), and embarrassed-about-his-overweight-lacrosse-playing brother Garry (Face-Off). These editions are sturdily bound and feature large type. Review covers these New Matt Christopher Sports Library titles: Baseball Flyhawk, Lacrosse Face-Off, Power Pitcher, Shoot for the Hoop, The Team That Couldn't Lose, and Tough to Tackle.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 4-6 New Matt Christopher Sports Library series. [Lacrosse; other by=text by]Overcoming obstacles, dealing with family issues, and learning about teamwork are common themes in these popular, formulaic sports-centered titles. Characters include too-small-for-quarterback Boots (Tackle), new-to-the-baseball-team Chico (Flyhawk), and embarrassed-about-his-overweight-lacrosse-playing brother Garry (Face-Off). These editions are sturdily bound and feature large type. Review covers these New Matt Christopher Sports Library titles: Baseball Flyhawk, Lacrosse Face-Off, Power Pitcher, Shoot for the Hoop, The Team That Couldn't Lose, and Tough to Tackle.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 1-3 New Peach Street Mudders Library series. Illustrated by George Ulrich. Christopher's popular sports-themed Peach Street Mudders series books are sturdily bound for library use. Though most of the stories are formulaic, with the conflicts too easily resolved, they offer enough action to satisfy younger baseball fans. Black-and-white drawings by various artists illustrate the stories. Review covers these New Peach Street Mudders Library titles: All-Star Fever, The Catcher's Mask, Centerfield Ballhawk, The Hit-Away Kid, Man Out at First, Shadow over Second, The Spy on Third Base, Stranger in Right Field, and Zero's Slider.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 1-3 New Peach Street Mudders Library series. Illustrated by Ellen Beier. Christopher's popular sports-themed Peach Street Mudders series books are sturdily bound for library use. Though most of the stories are formulaic, with the conflicts too easily resolved, they offer enough action to satisfy younger baseball fans. Black-and-white drawings by various artists illustrate the stories. Review covers these New Peach Street Mudders Library titles: All-Star Fever, The Catcher's Mask, Centerfield Ballhawk, The Hit-Away Kid, Man Out at First, Shadow over Second, The Spy on Third Base, Stranger in Right Field, and Zero's Slider.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 1-3 New Peach Street Mudders Library series. Illustrated by Bert Dodson. Christopher's popular sports-themed Peach Street Mudders series books are sturdily bound for library use. Though most of the stories are formulaic, with the conflicts too easily resolved, they offer enough action to satisfy younger baseball fans. Black-and-white drawings by various artists illustrate the stories. Review covers these New Peach Street Mudders Library titles: All-Star Fever, The Catcher's Mask, Centerfield Ballhawk, The Hit-Away Kid, Man Out at First, Shadow over Second, The Spy on Third Base, Stranger in Right Field, and Zero's Slider.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 1-3 New Peach Street Mudders Library series. Illustrated by Anna Dewdney. Christopher's popular sports-themed Peach Street Mudders series books are sturdily bound for library use. Though most of the stories are formulaic, with the conflicts too easily resolved, they offer enough action to satisfy younger baseball fans. Black-and-white drawings by various artists illustrate the stories. Review covers these New Peach Street Mudders Library titles: All-Star Fever, The Catcher's Mask, Centerfield Ballhawk, The Hit-Away Kid, Man Out at First, Shadow over Second, The Spy on Third Base, Stranger in Right Field, and Zero's Slider.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 1-3 New Peach Street Mudders Library series. Illustrated by Molly Delaney. Christopher's popular sports-themed Peach Street Mudders series books are sturdily bound for library use. Though most of the stories are formulaic, with the conflicts too easily resolved, they offer enough action to satisfy younger baseball fans. Black-and-white drawings by various artists illustrate the stories. Review covers these New Peach Street Mudders Library titles: All-Star Fever, The Catcher's Mask, Centerfield Ballhawk, The Hit-Away Kid, Man Out at First, Shadow over Second, The Spy on Third Base, Stranger in Right Field, and Zero's Slider.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 1-3 New Peach Street Mudders Library series. Illustrated by Ellen Beier. Christopher's popular sports-themed Peach Street Mudders series books are sturdily bound for library use. Though most of the stories are formulaic, with the conflicts too easily resolved, they offer enough action to satisfy younger baseball fans. Black-and-white drawings by various artists illustrate the stories. Review covers these New Peach Street Mudders Library titles: All-Star Fever, The Catcher's Mask, Centerfield Ballhawk, The Hit-Away Kid, Man Out at First, Shadow over Second, The Spy on Third Base, Stranger in Right Field, and Zero's Slider.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 1-3 New Peach Street Mudders Library series. Illustrated by George Ulrich. Christopher's popular sports-themed Peach Street Mudders series books are sturdily bound for library use. Though most of the stories are formulaic, with the conflicts too easily resolved, they offer enough action to satisfy younger baseball fans. Black-and-white drawings by various artists illustrate the stories. Review covers these New Peach Street Mudders Library titles: All-Star Fever, The Catcher's Mask, Centerfield Ballhawk, The Hit-Away Kid, Man Out at First, Shadow over Second, The Spy on Third Base, Stranger in Right Field, and Zero's Slider.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 1-3 New Peach Street Mudders Library series. Illustrated by Bert Dodson. Christopher's popular sports-themed Peach Street Mudders series books are sturdily bound for library use. Though most of the stories are formulaic, with the conflicts too easily resolved, they offer enough action to satisfy younger baseball fans. Black-and-white drawings by various artists illustrate the stories. Review covers these New Peach Street Mudders Library titles: All-Star Fever, The Catcher's Mask, Centerfield Ballhawk, The Hit-Away Kid, Man Out at First, Shadow over Second, The Spy on Third Base, Stranger in Right Field, and Zero's Slider.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz