Matt Christopher Books

I didn't look forward to reading this book, because I thought it was going to be just another sports fiction. I couldn't have been more wrong. Seth Pender, 12, is angry and depressed at spending the rest of his life in a wheelchair after a car accident that took away his normal life and his athletic ability. His family, friends, and therapist can't find the key to break through his abusive, withdrawn behavior. But then one day, Seth sees a boy playing wheelchair basketball. After initially making snide comments about it not being "real" basketball, Seth goes to a game with his friend and sister. He is totally impressed with the strength, agility, and spirit of the players. Seth works out to build his upper body, and joins a team. Not all is smooth. He almost quits because of a tough coach, but he finally understands that independence, and peak performance are why the coach is pushing him. Though the plot sometimes seems too perfect, I can see the same sensitivity, misunderstanding, and moodiness happening in many middle schoolers. The interactions of Seth and his therapist will enlighten readers as to the reasons for some of their own problems. Interesting details about special sports wheelchairs are included. The best thing is that readers can't help but gain a new understanding and respect for an incredible sport. I certainly did.

This story hits you in the face at the beginning with a boy who has lost the use of his legs in an accident. Seth is angry at everybody for his horrible loss until his sister persuades him to go watch a wheelchair basketball game. Seth is enthralled, and convinced that finally he can be an athlete again. But his journey in wheelchair basketball isn't an easy one. Matt Christopher chronicles the hard work and struggles that athletes face in training and the incredible possibility that Seth may just be able to feel like a winner again. Bravo! Matt Christopher - AWESOME!

I enjoy all of Matt Christopher's books especially his "Sport Bio" ones. I checked out this grand book at the public libary. "At The Plate With Mark McGwire" is a great book because it's all the way Matt Christopher writes, the way he wrote this book was especially GREAT. The way Matt Christopher wrote when McGwire was little to when he was a slugger,when he "stunk", and much more.I really hope people of all ages read about such a star.

Great selection for any young (or not so young} sports fan! Get them away from the video games and get them reading. Our 11 year old fan was fully engrossed in these books. Life lessons are learned in each one, fun to read and we loved hearing "Can I just read 1 more chapter ?".

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

I read a book about peopelthat play baseball.And it made me feel unhappy because jimmy didn,t get to pich. But i thing peopel would like this book because it is funny and grat.But the part i liked is when he got to pich.And befor that he was outfeild and infeild.And he sometimes he wated to be cacher

This book was cool because it shows you what happens when your a bully. Like, Sandy and the other kids made a fire in that little place. The end was neat because he caught a ball that almost was a homerun.

It was one of the best books I've read. It was so good, that I read it in almost 5 or 6 hours. I recently took a standardized test, and in my extra time, I read the book, and never wanted to put it down. It is basically about basketball, and life. It is about a boy, named kim, who plays basketball and sings in a choir. In the book, you learn about what kind of coices he makes, being a singer, and a basketball player. I recomend this book to every one. It is an excellent book, and I would really like to read it again. It was that good!!!!!!!!

Sports Stories. Mid-upper elementary.

Summary
Stookie Norris's older brother, Greg, makes a soccer hat trick and gets his picture in the paper. This prompts Stookie to try to score all during his next game by hogging the ball. He plays out of position, fails to work with the team, wears himself out, and gets chewed out by the coach.

Illustrations
Some black and white drawings in the book.

This book is about two boys on a hores looking for there cat and dog that jumped on a delivery truck in a snowstorm and they go to a farmhouse to call there parents but the line was dead so they decided to spend the night.

This book combines a fun and engaging story suitable for all ages with beautiful and quirky artwork. Kids will love the cats at play and coming out on top, while adults will appreciate both the pictures and the concepts. Highly recommended!