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May 1, 2025

Library of Congress to Reproduce Two Matt Christopher Books

The Library of Congress has permission to reproduce the covers of the first edition of two Matt Christopher books. The Lucky Baseball Bat, Boston: Little, Brown, 1954 Basketball Sparkplug, Boston:

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The Kid Who Only Hit Homers the MOVIE
August 8, 2022

The Kid Who Only Hit Homers Movie Screening Visit was a hit!

Dale and Duane Christopher, along with Alex Montero (who played Sylvestor) and co-star Luke Nappe, attended the exclusive showing of the movie, The Kid Who Only Hit Homers, which was the highlight of the day in the HOP theater!...

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The Kid Who Only Hit Homers
June 8, 2022

THE KID WHO ONLY HIT HOMERS MOVIE SCREENING AND Q&A SESSION

On Saturday, July 9th, The National Baseball Hall of Fame is hosting a screening of The Kid Who Only Hit Homers movie in their Grandstand Theater on July 9th, which is based on the children’s book written by Matt Christopher.  After...

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August 9, 2021

The Kid Who Only Hit Homers, NOW STREAMING ON AMAZON PRIME, BUY YOUR COPY NOW

Watch the trailer now! Former Nickelodeon President Launches MiMO Studio For Children’s Programming Brian Leak11:00 am Hollywood & Entertainment Brian is an entertainment journalist and photographer living in northern California.

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November 15, 2016

On the Mound with…Randy Johnson

At six feet ten inches tall, the Seattle Mariners' Randy Johnson was one of the most feared pitchers in baseball.  The 1995 Cy Young Award winner can hurl pitches at

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November 15, 2016

Great Moments in Baseball History

Matt Christopher has captured all of the suspense and play-by-play action of nine remarkable major league plays and thee personalities of the athletes who made them.

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May 8, 2015

Two Strikes On Johnny

Johnny Doane's brother Michael was blind.  Yet he loved to go with Johnny to the games the Cardinals played.  Johnny was the Cardinals' center fielder, and Michael thought he was

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May 1, 2015

Long Stretch at First Base

Bobby Jamison worries that his older brother, Kirby, won’t be chosen to play first base for the All-Star team because he isn’t a strong hitter. Then he sees his chance

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May 1, 2015

Slide, Danny,Slide!

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

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April 9, 2014

Little Lefty

Bill Bailey is the smallest member of the Blackhawks baseball team, but he can throw harder than anyone else on the team, including the regular pitcher. After hearing stories about

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April 9, 2014

The Lucky Baseball Bat

The first book ever published by Matt Christopher now in a special Anniversary Edition that is a faithful fascimile of the original book first published in 1954. To commemorate the

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April 9, 2014

Return of the Home Run Kid

The exciting sequel to The Kid Who Only Hit Homers Sylvester Coddmyer III is a different player this season than he was the year before. Then, he hit homer after

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April 9, 2014

Stealing Home

Joey Gallagher is on top of the world. When his team’s pitcher is injured, he steps onto the mound and helps them win a crucial game. But his good mood

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April 9, 2014

Baseball Flyhawk

What’s the first baseman got against Chico? Chico Romez is new to the Royals baseball team. All the players welcome him and his ability in the outfield—all the players except

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April 9, 2014

Baseball Pals (Power Pitcher)

Jimmie’s selfish move could ruin the whole team…. When Jimmie is elected captain of his baseball team, his first decision is to appoint himself pitcher — much to his teammates’

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April 9, 2014

Challenge at Second Base

Stan Martin’s chances of playing second base seem next to zero at the start of the season. His rival for the position, Gary Newman, looks tough to beat. Stan loves

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April 4, 2014

On the Field with…Albert Pujols

“Since his rookie year in 2001, Albert Pujols has been a rising star in Major League Baseball.  He’s already shattered records and led his team, the St. Louis Cardinals, to

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April 4, 2014

At the Plate with… Ken Griffey, Jr.: Updated Edition

Ken Griffey Jr., son of former pro player Ken Griffey Sr., has baseball in his blood. From his early years hanging out at Yankee Stadium with his father through his

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April 4, 2014

At the Plate with…Mark McGwire

When St. Louis Cardinal Mark McGwire hit home-run number 62 on September 8, 1998, he broke a record few thought could ever be broken-Roger Maris’s 61 homers in one season

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April 3, 2014

At the Plate with…Mo Vaughn

When Red Sox first baseman Mo Vaughn strides to the plate, he radiates energy and power. With one mighty swing, he can turn a two-run deficit into a two-run lead.

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April 3, 2014

At the Plate with…Sammy Sosa

Sammy Sosa is not called “Slammin’ Sammy” for nothing. This powerhouse slugger from the Chicago Cubs achieved a feat many thought to be impossible-beating Roger Maris’s home-run record. Along with

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April 3, 2014

On the Mound with…Greg Maddux

Four consecutive Cy Young Awards. The lowest earned run average in the National League three years in a row. Three-time league leader for number of games won. Without a doubt,

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April 3, 2014

On the Field with Alex Rodriguez

The 24th title in this top-selling sports series reviews the life of a dazzling baseball player… Alex Rodriguez is the one of the most electrifying baseball players to hit the

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April 3, 2014

At the Plate with…Ichiro

When Ichiro was three years old, his father introduced him to baseball. For seventeen years, Ichiro played the sport he loved in his home country of Japan. He became not

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April 2, 2014

All-Star Fever: A Peach Street Mudders Story

The Peach Street Mudders return in another action-packed adventure! Bus Mercer, shortstop for the Peach Street Mudders baseball team, would give his right arm to be picked for the county

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April 2, 2014

The Greatest Sports Team Rivalries

Competition is the name of the game in sports. But without a doubt, the fiercest battles are fought when longtime rivals come face to face. Here are in-depth looks at

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April 2, 2014

The New York Yankees

The New York Yankees played their first game in the American League in 1903. Since then, they have become the best team in baseball, bar none. Now this action-packed

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