Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter [School & Library Binding]

Matt Christopher (Author), Daniel Vasconcellos (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1993 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Mike and his dog Harry can read each other's minds, so when Mike has to pitch against the toughest team, Harry promises to tell him each batter's weakness. But, although Mike understands Harry, his arm won't cooperate with good pitches. Harry comes up with another plan that will leave young readers howling with laughter. Black-and-white illustrations.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In this addition to Christopher's The Dog That . . . series, young Mike is scheduled to pitch against the toughest team in the league, but he's pitching wild. Mike once again calls on his dog Harry, who happens to be gifted with ESP. Harry can telepathically communicate information on each batter's weaknesses and strengths to his master. This works early on, but by the game's important climax, Mike has gained confidence and is guided by his own instincts. He pitches a no-hitter. Although this is a sports fantasy directed at the early chapter-book audience, it strains credulity and is so predictable and preachy that all but the most diligent fans of the series will lose interest early on. Ages 6-8.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• School & Library Binding: 42 pages
• Publisher: San Val (April 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785711546
• ISBN-13: 978-0785711544
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,819,344 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Matthew F. Christopher was born on August 16, 1917, in Bath, Pa. He was the oldest of nine children and a talented athlete, playing baseball, football and soccer in high school. He became interested in writing at the age of 14 and in 1940 had his first story published in a detective magazine. He began writing children's books in the mid 1950's with the publication of THE LUCKY BASEBALL BAT (Little, Brown and Company).

Christopher became well-known for his sports fiction novels for children with over 130 titles bearing his name. He was awarded numerous writing honors from state organizations as well as the 1993 Milner Award. Besides books, he had about 275 short stories and articles published in over 65 children and adult magazines over the years. He is considered America's best selling sports book author.

Matt Christopher and his wife Cay were the parents of four children and the grandparents of ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He died in 1997 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter, April 6, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter (Matt Christopher Sports Readers) (Paperback)

I liked this book very much. It is a story about a boy named Mike and his dog Harry. Mike and Harry can read each other's minds. Mike is a pitcher for his baseball team and Harry helps him know how to pitch to the batters. It is a good story about how a boy and his dog can be best friends.