Lucky Seven Sports Stories
A collection of sports related short stories that have all the action, suspense and thrill of the Matt Christopher sports novels. This a fun read that everyone will enjoy.
Category: Hary the Dog and More
The Dog That Called the Signals
Mike suddenly becomes starting quarterback for his team, and he’s got a problem. Everything is fine as long as the coach gives him the plays from the bench, but what happens the day the coach sprains an ankle and has to leave the game? Will Mike ruin things for the whole team? Hardly! Not while …
The Dog That Stole Football Plays
Mike’s telepathic dog Harry is able to tell him what the other football team plans to do on the field, but Mike wonders–is it cheating? Can he win the game without Harry’s help?
The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter
When Mike pitches against the heavy-hitting Peach Street Mudders, the butterflies in his stomach feel more like dragons. The other team is good, and Mike starts to lose faith in his ability. Good thing he has a secret weapon in his dog, Harry. Can Harry help Mike pitch a no-hitter?
Baseball Jokes and Riddles
What are the best kind of shoes to wear for stealing bases? Get ready to hold your sides and roll your eyes—America’s best-loved sports writer for children has let his sense of humor loose! This collection of wacky jokes, riddles, puns, and anecdotes about our favorite pastime is sure to liven up the diamond and …
The Dog that Called the Pitch
No batter, no batter, no — umpire? The Dog that Called the Pitch Harry, the Airedale with ESP, and his best friend, Mike, pitcher for the Grand Avenue Giants, are back! In this latest adventure, Mike and Harry discover that someone else shares their telepathic abilities: the new home-plate umpire, Mr. Grimley. When Mike accidentally …
The Dog That Stole Home
When Harry the Airedale is grounded for nipping another dog, Mike is forced to muddle through a baseball game without his best friend’s encouragement. He hits a crucial triple, but with the team’s weakest batter up next, how will he ever score the game-winning run? Out of nowhere comes a fuzzy, four-legged miracle to make …
