The dog that stole home

Matt Christopher

Book - 2010

When his telepathic dog Harry is grounded for nipping another dog, Mike wonders how he will ever make it through the baseball game without his advice and encouragement.

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Published
Chicago, Ill. : Norwood House Press 2010.
Language
English
Main Author
Matt Christopher (-)
Other Authors
Daniel Vasconcellos (illustrator)
Edition
Library ed
Item Description
Originally published: New York ; Little, Brown, 1993.
Physical Description
42 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
ISBN
9781599533520
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Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 1-3-- Mike, who plays second base, gets help and encouragement from his dog, Harry, with whom he communicates telepathically. As he did in The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter (Little, 1988), the boy counts on his pet's encouragement whenever he plays, but now--on the day before the big game--Harry is grounded for nipping another dog. By the bottom of the last inning the score is tied, and Mike is sorely in need of Harry's advice, when Mom relents and arrives at the field with the Airedale. Predictably, Mike scores the winning run. The story is somewhat contrived, but it will serve as an additional beginning chapter book for young baseball fans. Vasconcellos's humorous black-and-white line drawings add some appeal. Purchase where the previous book is a big hit. --Elaine Lesh Morgan, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Horn Book Review

Nothing conceptually groundbreaking occurs in this lightweight adventure; Mike steals home to score the winning run in the big game once his mother lets his dog, Harry -- with whom he can communicate telepathically -- come to his side as a base coach. Mild entertainment, complemented by cartoonlike line drawings. From HORN BOOK 1993, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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