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This is a interesting book for young sport enthusiasts.
This book is a simplistic book for those young children who are interested in sports, especially baseball. I, as a teacher, used this book for my young men who were not interested in the other available reading material. ... Read more

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All Star Fever: A Peach Stree Mudders Story
This is a good book if you like books that are about sports. The best part is when he made the all-star team. Earlier on in the story he was nervous because scouts that picked that all-star team were watching. On the last game he almost didn't make it to the game, because he couldn't find his bike helmet. He almost missed the game until he told his mom he disobeyed her and she gave him his helmet. This is a good lesson about telling the truth and following your parent's rules.

it,s about a kid who tries to make the all star team
at first he tries really hard but does not do very well.one night a member from the allstar team comesto his house. he reconized the person but could not put a name to him. he finally puts faith in himself and performs better and he makes the all star team. ... Read more

Product Description

The Hit-Away Kid It was a great catch¿until Barry dropped the ball. But did anyone see? Barry loves winning so much that he is willing to make up his own rules during a game. His coach is warning him, and his little sister is saying she saw him cheat. But it is when a dare comes from another team that Barry has to face his biggest challenge ever, and to prove that he really is The Hit-Away Kid. ... Read more

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Baseball and Sportmanship
The Hit-Away Kid by Matt Christopher is a story about baseball and tell telling the truth. Barry, the main character, is a good baseball player who stretches the rules a bit. He learns that he is not perfect at everything and this makes him feel better about playing baseball. We recommend this book a lot. ... Read more

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Ballhawk
Christopher has produced an early reader for children to begin reading chapter books (something they are usually very excited about). This one centers on a 9-year old boy trying to become a great hitter to win his father's love. The whole time he doesn't realize that he is an excellent outfielder and his father would love him anyway. A touching story and quick read.

Vocabulary is kept basic, and chapters are kept short. However, the amount of baseball knowledge and terminology is incredible. This book may appeal to many children due to the topic, but if they are not prepared for the explanations of baseball plays, they will lose interest.

Why 4 stars?:
This book was well constructed as far as vocabulary and chapter length to be a beginning chapter book. However, I had to take off one star due to the amount of baseball vernacular that is used and may not be understood by all children. It gets very heavy. ... Read more

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t.v. the spy was great
i read this book for a book report in third grade and i loved it. it was fun and exciting. i am very interested in baseball and this book let me learn. T.V. was so much fun i wish there were more books about him. ... Read more