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Jose+a7 Mendez, the finest fielder on the Peach Street Mudders, sets out to impress his father, a former ballplayer, with his slugging abilities, but first he must develop some talent with the bat. Reprint. AB. SLJ. H. ... 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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Anyone who has ever had the privilege of watching Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals knows the sound of a hit. It's the sound his bat makes when it connects with the ball. It's a sound that's been heard countless times since his 2001 rookie season. That year, he took the league by storm by posting some of the most fantastic offensive stats of any rookie ever-and he's been doing the same ever since, shattering records and helping his team win games, including the 2006 World Series, with clutch hits and amazing home runs.

This biography offers an up-close look at this superstar's life and the most memorable moments of his outstanding career to date. ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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Hockey+magic+book= great book
I think the book Ice Magic was a great book because hockey and magic in one book is an extremely smart idea. My three favorite things are hockey and magic and reading, so I knew the book Ice Magic was right for me just by looking at the title.

Ice Magic
Ice Magic is a book about Pie Pennelli who plays hockey, but has oversized skates. Terry Mason is his other problem because when he falls on the ice, and misses a play Terry Mason always yells at him. His nieghbors found this toy hockey that they think is magic because whenever they play the game that is what happens in Pie's real game the next day. Terry teases Pie about how they think that the toy hockey game is magic. In the last couple of toy hockey games bad things are going to happen to Pie. In his last game of the season Pie's neighbors warn him that the second period is going to be bad. In the second period Pie's skates fall apart, and Terry's cat jumps onto the ice in the second period. When Pie's neighbors found the toy hockey game, a note was attached to it that said," Beware what happens on a real rink first, Repeats here not, for fate, Promises that, as true as bubbles burst, The magic will dissipate" which that whatever happens on a real rink first it will happen on this rink too, and then the magic will be gone. When Terry came over tothe twins house he brought his cat and the cat jumped onto the toy hockey game, and that was the sign that the magic was now gone. by Aaron Havard

This is not one of Christopher's better books
This sports book by the prolific Christopher is a bit unusual in that it combines action in hockey with the uncertainty of magic. Pie Pennelli is a young hockey player with a problem; his skates are too large, slowing him down on the ice. His brother was a hockey player so he is wearing the skates that his brother used. Jody and Jolie are his friends and they have an indoor hockey game that is unusual. When they play it, the events of their game become the actual events of Pie's game.
While Pie has some moments on the ice, he also fails on occasion, facts always pointed out by his teammate Terry.Over time, the problems between Pie and Terry boil over, but they eventually patch things up and begin to play together outside the hockey arena. When Terry's cat wanders out on the ice during a game and then jumps on the indoor game, the magic spell is broken and there is no longer a correlation between what happens in the indoor game and on the ice.
This is not one of the better sports books by Matt Christopher; it is convoluted and occasionally disjointed. The combination of magic and hockey is not well integrated; everything is closed up at the end in a sudden manner without a climactic event or situation.

magic of ice
My name is Greg I read a book call Ice Magicit was about hockey and kid name pie and hell like magic .he though a hockey game was magic. Also what happen in his toy game will happen in pie hockey game .A kid on pie team all ways made fun of him .his team was ok but they lost a of gameby one point .at the end of the book the kid that would make fun of hi becomes his friend. I like this book because it about hockey and I like to play hockey.

Young Reader Alert
Dan, 6th grader in Maine

Matt Christopher's Ice Magic is about Pie Pennelli and a magic hockey game his friends find in there basement.
This is a exciting book that i would recommend to kids 8 to 10.I give this book 3 stars because I think it is for younger readers. It was still a pretty good book to read, but it was a very easy book to read.
Iwould read another one ofMatt Christophers books butI would look for a more challenging book from this author. ... Read more

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Chico Romez, playing left field for the Royals, has to come up a way of dealing with first-baseman String Becker's sarcasms and of proving that he is an asset to the team. Reprint. ... Read more

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This was a great book.
This book is a good book for young readers. If you relly like baseball and reading relistic-fiction this is a good book for you ... Read more

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Soccer. No other sport in the world captivates a bigger audience -- and no other competition electrifies its fans like the World Cup. Now, just in time for the next World Cup competition, comes a book just for kids, jam-packed with information about each and every World Cup ever played.

Want to know who was behind the biggest surprise defeat of the 1950 tournament? It's in here. Curious about what happened to the Jules Rimet trophy when it was in England? Turn to the chapter on World Cup 1966. Wondering what the term Total Football means? You'll find the answer here -- along with much, much more, including a bonus chapter on the Women's World Cup and lists of winners, runners-up, and scores of past Cups. And because it all comes from Matt Christopher, young readers know they're getting the best sports writing on the shelf. ... Read more

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Soccer fans will want to own a copy of "World Cup"
Soccer fans around the world will want to own a copy of "World Cup" by Matt Christopher. Few other sports move audiences to frenzy the way soccer does. This book is read by Joshua Swannon. It recounts famous facts of the sport.

Matt Christopher is well known for his sports books for children and young adults.

world cup
an incredible book. great text filled to the brim with brief but accurate and vivid descriptions of the previous world cups. Also tells about founders of world cup and the origins of soccer. MUST HAVE BOOK BY MATT CHRISTOPHER ... Read more

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Alex Rodriguez is the one of the most electrifying baseball players to hit the diamond in recent years. Drafted right out of high school, he has suffered none of the adjustment problems that typically plague young players. On the contrary, he has shown the world what it means to be a superstar, not just on the field but in life. His outstanding play with the Seattle Mariners helped send that team to post-season playoff games year after year.Yet never has A-Rod let success and fame go to his head. Alex Rodriguez's commitment to the game and sportsmanship has made him respected and admired by fellow players and fans the world over.This new biography traces Alex's career from the Seattle Mariners to his latest position with the Texas Rangers. ... Read more

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Great book, great price
My son, Kevin (going into 3rd grade) had to do a summer reading project and he chose his favorite person, Alex Rodriguez.The book was very well written and on the reading level he needed.There were plenty of great pictures and he learned a lot about his hero! ... Read more

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Matt Christopher, the number one sports writer for kids, profiles basketball superstar Michael Jordan, covering his childhood, college career, rookie years, professional career highlights, and his short stint in minor league baseball. This reissue features an update, following Jordan from his re-entry into basketball as a player for the Washington Wizards to his third and final retirement announcement.With updated photos and Matt Christopher's easy-to-read style, this is a biography that's not to be missed.


Updated photos and text will round out this Legends in Sports reissue and put Michael Jordan in league with other Legends in Sports, Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson. ... Read more

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There is no football game more exciting than the Super Bowl, the match that pits the best AFC team against the best NFC in a battle for the NFL championship. THrilling last-second victories, curshing defeats, jaw-dropping touchdown catches-and misses!-the Super Bowl has it all. In this action-packed volume, young readers can relive forty years of Super Bowl history. It chronicles the rise of such dynasties as the San Francisco 49ers and the New England Patriots as well as the agony felt by the all-time loser, the Minnesota Vikings and the Buffalo Bills. Photos and quotes from superstar players bring the games to life. And with a complete list of all the Super Bowl results from I to XL, this book has everything a young football fan needs to know. ... Read more

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A Boy's Book
I am a teacher and a mom and I am always looking for books my 10 year old boy will read. I found that he loved this author so i bought this book.He was reading it as soon as he got it and quoting superbowl facts by the end of the day. (Proof to me of reading comprehension).Great book, great author. ... Read more

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Talented hockey player Steve Crandell is kidnapped by a wealthy boy who wants Steve to play center on his professional junior team, and soon Steve realizes he must play to survive. Reprint. AB. ... Read more

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Dakota's Delightful Review
I like this awesome,and perfect book!Megan , spoiled, is 15 and has a delightful life. In the town below, she notices the water rising. Though she's used to small spring floods this one will be rising up the steps like never before in 1889 where Pensysilvania was changed forever that dreadful day.Ella stupidly did not listen to her brother's warning until he had to yell in the shockingly rough tone. Then her dad was coming back she yelled, " Go back!" She then looked at the direction her father was pointing at. There a massive wave was coming towards her.Megan saw the worst, bam just like that! The whole city drowned just like that! Megan, cold on a soggy old mattress trapped, finds herself with a young man and gets rescued by a man who now is heading to a hill really close by. They were making their way up the shore line when all the sudden Mrs. Alderson exclaimed, " No, I'm too heavy, I'll drown!"Darkness now covered the wet vast land, but they found a boy anda house that held survivors for the past hour.Now an hour later, she talks to a actress who was in the same situation.Megan talked to Brian and he said, " There is a fire!" Tom is still not back.Now Megan cleaned the boy.Tom is back .Daylight roams the devastated land. Megan, kind and good natured, was carefully following Tom and Brian's orders, went to watch the boy, Megan was changed in many ways.Megan , ready for anything, saw the dead bodies. Meagan's dog was foundunderneath a house.She saw the fury in Brian's eyes. She could no longer hold the dispirited angry soul that burst like a shattered window with the soul buried in side that broken window. Will she find her family?She's safe and sound. She was a furious gal who twisted and turned to get away from Brian's grasp. Then she got away from Brian. Then he came back and told her some bad news, " My parents are dead."Are Megan's? My friends and I recommend that you read this awesome book about The Terrible Wave.

The Hockey Machine
This book The Hockey Machine is about a kid named Steve. After an ordinary game Steve gets kidnaped but he doesn't know it. The kidnapers[Kenneth] took him to a nice dinner. Kenneth takes Steve to what looks like a hockey camp. After a few weeks, Steve wants to get out and go home. He tries to escape, but guards catch him. He then has to sit in a cell for 48 hours. Now he tries to escape again, and he gets to a phone booth. Then Steve remembers his uncle lives in the area, so he calls him. His uncle finds him immediately. Next Steve finally goes home.
I thought this was one of the best books because I like mystery books.

By: Tyler

the hockey machine
This book The Hockey Machine by Matt Christopher is a verry interesting book to the people who really like hockey. In this book Steve a starting center was kiddnapped by his coach of the chariots. He thought his dad signed the paper but Mr agagard forged his fathers name.He played as much as 13 games until something suprises him. I recomend this book to the people who are into hockey and the people who like hockey because this book is perfect. If I like this book you will too.

The Hockey Machine a review by Adam
By: Matt Christopher

Have you ever been away from your parents or someone you loved for a long period of time? Well if you have I bet you don't like it. In the book "The Hockey Machine" by Matt Christopher, the protagonist, Steve, plays ice hockey for hockey team called the Bobtails. Steve lives with his parents, or used to anyway. One day after hockey, just as Steve was leaving, he heard a voice say, "Hi Steve, I'm Mark," he announced. Steve did not know who this was.
Then Mark added, "Me and my older friend have been watching you play hockey". " Come on he is in the car waiting to meet you." Marks older friend is Kenneth. Kenneth is a coach of a ice-hockey team in Indianapolis. When Steve and Kenneth met they talked, and after that Kenneth asked Steve if he wanted to go and get something to eat for lunch. Steve told him no because he had to get home.Kenneth said that he would take him home right after they ate. Without saying anything Mark pushed Steve in. Steve got in and Steve, Mark, Kenneth, and the driver all went out to lunch.

On the ride back to Steve's house, Steve fell asleep. When Steve awoke he was still in the car. Then he asked in a worried voice, " Where are we going?"
Kenneth answered, "To Indianapolis."
Steve shrieked, "What, you said that you would take me home right after lunch." Kenneth ruled, "You're going to play on my hockey team, the Chariots.
I already asked your parents when you were asleep."
Steve said "Prove it." Kenneth pulled out a letter and gave it to Steve.
The letter was typed out. Steve thought in his head that anybody could have typed this letter. After Steve was finished reading the letter he finally questioned, " how come I didn't even get a chance to say good-bye to my parents?" No one answered.
As soon as they reached the airport they got on to an airplane to fly to Indianapolis. After they got there Steve met the hockey team. They stayed in their own hotel. After Steve met the guys he asked Mark if Mark would talk to Kenneth because Steve was already feeling home sick. Mark told him "quit thinking about your home. It just makes you more worried."
Then he advised "all of the guys and I did." Steve just bowed his head in sadness, and all he could do was think about home! If you've ever felt like Steve has, all you want to do is go home and see your parents. See what happens to Steve if you get the book The Hockey Machine

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The Hockey Machine is about this kid who is taken to the Indiansto play hockey.So, if you want to find out what happens to Steve, read The Hockey Machine! ... Read more

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Provides a fact-filled biography of Greg Maddux, covering the baseball superstar's life as a pitcher, his character as a player, and the special achievements of his career, such as winning four Cy Young Awards and six Gold Glove Awards. ... Read more

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its pretty good! =)
i think the book was great.it talked about his childhood ,and all the rest of his life.i think that matt christopher should be the author of the year!i think the best book is on the court with michael jordan though. and if you you like basketball it will be the best book you ever read.if you like baseball then you would like at the plate with mo vaughn and at theplate with greg maddux. and finnally if you like football you would likethe joe montania book rettin by matt christopher. thats why i like mattchristopher so much...............

its pretty good! =)
i think the book was great.it talked about his childhood ,and all the rest of his life.i think that matt christopher should be the author of the year!i think the best book is on the court with michael jordan though well i g2g c ya world ... Read more

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The Mudders' first-baseman, Turtleneck Jones, is knocked out by a hard-thrown baseball, loses his confidence, and has to bounce back before Coach Parker decides on a permanent replacement. Reprint. SLJ. ... Read more

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A Matt Christopher Sports Classic

Slide, Danny,Slide! The exciting story of a boy's devotion to baseball and how he helped build a ball park and put a Little League team together. Danny finds that even after organizing the Hornets, things do not run smoothly, andfriendships are split--Danny and his friends on one side and Chigger andhis friends on the other.

Enjoy the hard-fought games and profit from the experiences of boys like Danny and his teammates. The inevitable outcome of the season's championship game will thrill all readers.

MATT CHRISTOPHER has written and published more than one hundred twenty novels, making him the most prolific and bestselling sportswriter for children and young adults ever. From books on football and baseball to soccer and skateboarding. His work has spanned three generations of readers, and new fans are joining the ranks every year.

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Knowing that the mountain trails are unsafe for bicycles due to fallen trees and other obstacles, Jonas helps organize a clean-up crew in early spring, but when he hears someone else biking on the trail he cannot resist a ride of his own. ... Read more

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Outstanding. Unbelievable. Mindblowing.

These are just a few of the words used to describe the talents of LeBron James. He was a sensation in his early days playing AAU ball in Akron, Ohio-and continued to amaze through his four years as a high school phenomenon. Now going into his fifth year as a star of the Cleveland Cavaliers, he is touted as the best player in basketball today. And for good reason: his dunks are monstrous, his no-look passes are things of beauty, his three-pointers seem effortless. But even more importantly, he is that one-of-a-kind superstar whose main goal isn't to rack up the stats-it's to make his team better. ... Read more

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A 4th Grade Student Review
I give Wingman On Ice five stars because it was really interesting and really good. Wingman On Ice is my favorite book because I love hockey and Matt Christopher is my favorite sports author. This book is about a kid named Tod and Tod loves hockey,and his mom and dad buy him a hockey stick.Then when Tod tried his hockey stick he did really bad. So Tod put his brand new hockey stick in his closet and did not play with it until he thought he deserved it.Then the last game he made a really good pass then the guy who passed it to scored to win the championshipgame. Then Tod thought he deserved his hockey stick after that game.If you like hockey I think you should read this book.-Dr.Pepper

Wingman on Ice
If you like hockey or are from Canada, Northern U.S., or Northern Europe, you would enjoy this book. Tod is the Average Joe. I think this is a good book for 7-11 year olds. Matt Christopher is a good author for sports books.

Wingman on Ice
For our book reivew I read the book "Wingman On Ice," by Matt Christoper. It's about a boy named Todd Baker who gets a brand new hockey stick for christmas.Todd doesn't think he deserves the stick because of the way he had been playing,so he puts it in his closet. He practices for along time, but still does not think he deserves the stick. This story takesplace in present time. It was the last day of the season at Mana rink,Todd's game had really improved, now he finally thinks he deserves thestick, but does not have it with him. If you want to know what happensnext, you will have to read the exciting book, "Wingaman On Ice."If I had to rate this book from a scale of one to ten, I would give thisbook an eleven it is so good!

toms review
I like this book because how a boy practices to get better and he does so he finally earns his new hockey stick that he got for christmas.I also like this book because they make it real.I think people who like hockey they would like this book.

A young boy proves that good things must be earned
We enjoyed reading this story as it addresses a key value: that good things must be earned. At times, however, we felt the boy was a bit too hard on himself. Overall we enjoyed the story alot and if you love hockeyit is a good way to learn more about how the game is played. ... Read more

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From the number one sportswriter for kids from ages eight through twelve, these five winning novels depict the challenges and the triumphs young sand-lot athletes experience at home, at school, and most of all, on the field. ... Read more

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That was a very good story
Return of the Home Run Kid was an excellent story.The setting of the story was on a baseball field and on the streets The main characters in the story were Cheeko,Mr Barath and Sylvester.My favorite character Sylvester because he was a good batter.My favorite part of the book was when Sylvester learned how to bat.I would recommend this book to people that like baseball probably from 11 years old to 15 years old.

That was a vere good story
Matt Christopher,Return of the Home Run Kid was an exellent story.The setting of the story was on a baseball field and on the streets The main characters in the story were Cheeko,Mr Barath and Sylvester.My favorite character Sylvester because he was a good batter.My favorite part of the book was when Sylvester learned how to bat.I would recommend this book to my friend that like baseball.From 11 years old to 15 years old

This is an excellent book!
THE BOOK THAT I READ WAS THE RETURN OF THE HOME RUN KID . THIS BOOK IS ABOUT ABOUT A BOY WHO WAS LABLED THE HOME RUN KID CAUSE HE HIT A LOT OF HOME RUNS AND NOW HE IS BACK . HE WAS OUT CAUSE OF AN INJURY AND PLUS AFTERHE WAS WELL THE SEASON ENDED CAUSE BASEBALL SEASON WAS OVER. IN THIS BOOKTHE BOY DIDN'T GET OFF TO A GOOD STARTBUT LATER ON HE WAS HITTING HOMERUNS LEFT , RIGHT ,AND MIDDLE AND THAT CONTINUED THROUGH HIS HOLE BASEBALLCAREER.THIS WAS A GREAT BOOK. BUY IT. ... Read more

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Riding a bike is such a rush for Will Matthews. Soon after he joins a mountain biking club, he's hurtling down hills, pedaling over mud-churned trails and leaping over rocks and gullies. But he may be moving so fast that he's forgotten the friend he left behind.160 pp. ... Read more

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Reluctant Reader Approved

Every day after school Will is bored to tears. How can he spend his days? His mom and dad work and leave him at home bored. Will tries out for 3 sport's teams at school, but fails. Their suggestions don't solve his problem.
He learns there is a mountain bike club. The best thing about the mountain bike club is you don't have to try out to join. Many of the club members are popular, too. He finally has a way to spend his afternoons other than watching television and playing video games.
A subplot exposes peer pressure and Will overcoming it. A rift between mountain bikers and hikers and horseback riders is revealed and resolved.
The vocabulary that is used is geared to middle grade readers. The subject matter will appeal to boys and reluctant readers. The pace and prose will sustain a child's interest. I recommend this book.

Mountain Bike Mania
Mountain Bike Mania by Matt Christopher is about a boy named Will who loves to watch TV. Will loves to eat candy-covered popcorn while he waits for his mom to get home.
When Will goes to school, he gets bullied a lot. Then Will discovers a mountain biking club. Then Will asks his mom for a new mountain bike.
I liked the book because I have a mountain bike at home. There was a lot of biking action. I would recommend this book because it was interesting.

Pretty Cool!
I thought that Mountain Bike Mania was a pretty cool book.
I really like to ride Mounatin bikes and I felt as though I was the one riding the bike in the story.You really felt like you were in the middle of the action. I like the way Matt Christopher writes and would like to read another one of his books.I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to ride mountain or dirt bikes.

A Winner
This book is about a kid (Will Mathews) who is very lousy and in't good at any sports.But one day he goes hiking only to see three mountain bikers that are having a blast.After Will saw them he jouined the club that they were in and soon was having as much fun as the people they saw.Unfortunatly his friend hates to mountain bike and that startes a whole mess that no one knows if it will be over.This book was so good that I read on my own.(I don't like to read that much)If you are looking for a good book and love sports (speceialy mountain biking) then I strongly, absolutly recomend this book to all yong sports lovers for this is the book for YOU!Although the book is not fully about mountain biking(I do wish that it had) it was still a great book.Of course their are probably better books out their that have your name on them and some of them might be one of Matt Christerphor (the aothore) ... Read more

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Freddie Chase is a good football player with one major flaw: He's afraid to tackle. He tries hard to cover up his fear, but soon Coach Sears and the other Sandpipers know all about it. The team is fighting to finish the season at the top of the league, but how can they hope to succeed when one of their players lets the opposition run right by him? Coach Sears has no choice but to take Freddie out of the lineup. Now it's up to Freddie to earn his way back onto the starting team. But can he overcome his fear? ... Read more

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crackerjack halfback
the main character Is a boy named freddie. He plays football for the sandpipers.his position is fullback.the problem is freddie cant tackle. his coach noticed it in a game and takes him out for the rest of the game. they lost 21-14. the seting of the book is a football field and now. the theme is about football. i liked this book because i like reading sports books.also playing sports.

The Crackerjack Halfback
Crackerjack Halfback
By: Matt Christopher


The book I read was Crackerjack Halfback. The author is Matt Christopher. A boy on the football team named Freddie Chase is having a problem. Freddie's problem is that he is afraid to tackle. Freddie knows he has to suck up his fear or he will lose his position. Now they are in a position and need to win and Freddie missed some tackles. Coach Sears knows he has to take him out of the game. Now Freddie has to try hard to gain his spot back. Wonder if he can over come that fear. I would recommend this book to kids that are worried about fears or problems they have and want to over come their problem or fear. Also kids that are truly in love with football.

crackerjack halfback
Crackerjack Halfback
This is a story about a boy named Freddie that can not tackle in football.
The main character is Freddie he wants to play football. So he wants to play for the Sandpipers. He goes to practice and the coach finds out that he has a weakness. He and his mom enter duce themselves to the coach and coaches son so they talk for awhile then the coach said does Freddie want to go see a football film tomorrow night. Freddie said sure I would like to. So Freddie gets home from school and gets ready to go. The coach is here said Freddie so he gets in the car and on the way to the movie they were on the road and on the road there was a semi truck. And the coach was taking a short cut and the truck was going fast and almost ran into the coach and ran him off the road and the coach ran into a fence and the car went into the river. So they were in the river then they all wake up and water was coming into the car and someone saw them in the river then they said im going to call for help.
Then they are at there last game so it all started that Freddie was playing linebacker he wasn't playing so good so the coach said Freddie come sit out so he did and the coach said I know you can hit so we are going to put you in the next play and the coach said it's next play so go so it was next play and they were running it so he flew right past Freddie and Freddie had to get him he ran and he got the tackle and that was the end of the 4th ot and the Sandpipers.

The Crakerjack Halfback Review
The book Crackerjack Halfback by Matt Christopher is about a boy named Freddie Chase who is a football player.Freddies problem is he is scared to tackle.Freddie plays on the team called the Sandpipers and they're fighting to finish in first place.His coach named Coach Sears and his team mates are depending him.I've played football for five years and I can relate to Freddies touchdown experiences.I remember my coach yelling at me like Freddie's coach did to him.My practices were hard like his.

I like the book because its about football.My favorite parts were the games he played in.I would not change the ending of the book or its ending because it all work out for eveybody in the end.

I would recommend this book to another person because its about football.The type of person who would like this book is a person who likes football like me.

The Crakerjack Halfback Review
The book Crackerjack Halfback by Matt Christopher is about a boy named Freddie Chase who is a football player.Freddies problem is he is scared to tackle.Freddie plays on the team called the Sandpipers and they're fighting to finish in first place.His coach named Coach Sears and his team mates are depending him.I've played football for five years and I can relate to Freddies touchdown experiences.I remember my coach yelling at me like Freddie's coach did to him.My practices were hard like his.
I like the book because its about football.My favorite parts were the games he played in.I would not change the ending of the book or its ending because it all work out for eveybody in the end.
I would recommend this book to another person because its about football.The type of person how would like this book is a person how likes football like me. ... Read more