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Play Ball! (Little League, 1) Hardcover – March 5, 2013

by Matt Christopher (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 345 ratings
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The first book in an epic series about family, friendship, and baseball

Eleven-year-old cousins catcher Liam McGrath and pitcher Carter Jones grew up playing baseball together. Now, their team is on the verge of winning the greatest championship of all: the Little League Baseball World Series. To reach the title match, however, they must first beat their number one rivals from Southern California. Little do they know that the game will prove to be just the first challenge they'll face on their road to the championships.
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  1. Reading age
    7 - 10 years, from customers
  2. Book 2 of 5
    Little League
  3. Print length
    224 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1 x 8 inches
  7. Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    March 5, 2013
  9. ISBN-10
    0316219940
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0316219945
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Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Growing Up & Facts of Life edition (March 5, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316219940
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316219945
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 345 ratings

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Matt Christopher

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Matthew F. Christopher was born on August 16, 1917, in Bath, Pa. He was the oldest of nine children and a talented athlete, playing baseball, football and soccer in high school. He became interested in writing at the age of 14 and in 1940 had his first story published in a detective magazine. He began writing children's books in the mid 1950's with the publication of THE LUCKY BASEBALL BAT (Little, Brown and Company).

Christopher became well-known for his sports fiction novels for children with over 130 titles bearing his name. He was awarded numerous writing honors from state organizations as well as the 1993 Milner Award. Besides books, he had about 275 short stories and articles published in over 65 children and adult magazines over the years. He is considered America’s best selling sports book author.

Matt Christopher and his wife Cay were the parents of four children and the grandparents of ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He died in 1997 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
345 global ratings
Play Ball District Doubleheader State Showdown Perfect Game World Series I had purchased District Doubleheader thinking ...
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Play Ball District Doubleheader State Showdown Perfect Game World Series I had purchased District Doubleheader thinking ...
Please note that "Play Ball" is the first book in the series - the header that Amazon has on the site is incorrect. The books in order are:Play BallDistrict DoubleheaderState ShowdownPerfect GameWorld SeriesI had purchased District Doubleheader thinking it was the first book in the series but didn't realize that it was the second book until I received it in the mail. So now I'm back to purchase the first book so my son can start reading. He is very excited about these books.
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msig55
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent condition, arrived earlier than expected.
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
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It will be a gift for my grandson. Wholesome story, appropriate language, characters and situations for a 9 yr old who loves baseball to read about.
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Rebecca H. Whatley
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a GREAT series!
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2022
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We have struggled to find a book series my son WANTS to read. Normally it is a requirement, but with this series it is something he has looked forward to. I should have known since he LOVES baseball. We both have enjoyed this series and always looked forward to finding out what Carter and Liam were up to next. Thank you for giving him the JOY of reading!
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David
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend the books written by Matt Christopher
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2017
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My 7 year old grandson loves to play baseball. He's in the first grade and had no problem reading this book. He loves these books written by Matt Christopher. The author is able to write to the reading level of young kids which keeps them interested in the book. My grandson did not have any problems retaining what he read and is very excited to read every night before bed. Highly recommend the books written by Matt Christopher.
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Donna M.
4.0 out of 5 stars Who wrote this?
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2013
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My son loves these books. He's read the first two and has already asked me to pre-order the third. Is anyone else wondering who wrote them? The author's biography says he died in 1997. Just curious!
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Annaleigh
5.0 out of 5 stars kids loved it
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2020
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I have twin boys who play baseball and they both loved this
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TBA
5.0 out of 5 stars My son love it!
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2020
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My son enjoyed reading this book. He is 7 years old.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2020
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A lot of words. Great chapter book. My 8 year old loves it
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Azmom3
5.0 out of 5 stars Received super fast
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2013
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Our 12 year old son has enjoyed reading this book. This is his 3rd year as a All-Star player in Little League. Anything that has to do with baseball he enjoys!! Great book. He went to the mailbox everyday waiting for book to come! Will buy more books from the seller!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Canada on February 5, 2017
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That was perfect
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