Arthur Makes the Team: A Marc Brown Arthur Chapter Book 3 (Arthur Chapter Books) [Paperback]

Marc Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1998 | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Arthur Chapter Books (Book 3)

Arthur is thrilled to make the Little League team but worries that he won't be able to play as well as all his friends. At practice, he acts like a klutz, and Francine won't let him forget it. The first game creeps closer-will Arthur be able to show his teammates they can count on him? In chapter-book format, for children who are ready to read on their own, this exciting adventure will surely be a hit among Arthur fans.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-3-Arthur's picture-book fans who are ready for an increased reading challenge will embrace these books, and those who enjoy the PBS TV show will no doubt recognize the same quality in the book version. The young aardvark needs to come up with a winning jingle for The Crunch Cereal Contest, but his attempts fall short until he is inspired by a little ditty he overhears D. W. hum. He sends in his entry, only to struggle with feelings of not being altogether honest. In the end, he proves he is a winner in both ability and integrity. In Arthur Makes the Team, Arthur has difficulty learning all of the nuances of baseball. His main problem is the ball-it simply will not cooperate with his mitt. Francine's constant criticism is a big obstacle, too, but they manage to overcome their conflict by realizing that team members need to help one another on and off the field. The story lines are simple and the plots move along at a smooth, entertaining pace. The subtle humor is right on target for the intended audience. The characters are fully developed and interact well together. The black-and-white illustrations provide a nice break for readers moving into chapter books.
Pam Hopper Webb, Sandpoint Community Christian School, ID
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Marc Brown, who was born in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1946, received great encouragement and support from his grandmother and uncle. Inspired by the books of Maurice Sendak, Brown decided to pursue his ambition of becoming an illustrator. After receiving a B.F.A. in painting from the Cleveland Institute of Art, he worked as a TV art director, a professor of mechanical drawing, and a freelance illustrator, before becoming a writer. In his books, he addresses the fears and problems which children face and events like friendship, family, school and pets. For his illustrations, Brown uses pencil with watercolor on a variety of papers to achieve different visual effects. The "Arthur" series, about the everyday adventures of a lovable aardvark, began in 1976 and continues to this day with 25 titles published. Brown has also created other series such as the "Rhymes" series, and the nonfiction "Dinosaur" series, which conveys messages of do's and don'ts. These series, like the stories of Arthur, hold the attention of young children while transporting their imaginations on magical journeys.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316115517
• ISBN-13: 978-0316115513
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.2 x 7.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #864,120 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and co-developer of the children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also created a second book series, featuring D.W., Arthur's little sister, as well as numerous other books for children. Marc Brown lives with his family in Tisbury, Massachusetts on Martha's Vineyard.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Arthur Learns Teamwork, April 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Arthur Makes The Team (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Marc Brown Arthur Chapter Books (Pb)) (School & Library Binding)

Children who are ready for their first chapter books will enjoy reading about Arthur's adventures on his ball team. The story is written in a fast-paced style with a lot of dialogue, so most kids will zip through it in no time. The book's emphasis on teamwork and encouraging others just makes the story that much more worthwhile. Great for kids, regardless of whether they are Arthur fans.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First Chapter Book Read, November 15, 2000

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Arthur Makes the Team: A Marc Brown Arthur Chapter Book 3 (Arthur Chapter Books) (Paperback)

When I read my first chapter book,I was 7. It was a Arhtur book,but first my Dad read it to me. So I read more chapter books

4.0 out of 5 stars Happy Customer, November 19, 2009

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This review is from: Arthur Makes the Team (LeapPad Book & Cartridge, 2) (Spiral-bound)

I recently purchased this item thinking it was a book & cartridge. I was dissappointed at first when I realized that it was just the book. I am happy to announce that I was contacted by the company and able to get a refund because it had been listed wrong. Now I can get a book that actually does include a cartridge and have no hard feelings for the very responsible seller.