Matt Christopher
1) Ice magic
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Pie Pennelli hockey troubles--his hand-me-down skates are too big and a teammate is hassling him--increase when his neighbors find an antique hockey game they claim can predict every play Pie's team will make.
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"Chico Romez is new to the Royals baseball team but all the players welcome him and his ability in the outfield. All except String Becker, that is. The first baseman and most popular member of the team yells at Chico, snubs him on and off the field and makes fun of Chico's love of diving and swimming. What will it take for Chico to prove himself to String?"--P. [4] of cover.
11) Power Pitcher
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When Jimmie is elected captain of his baseball team, his first decision is to appoint himself pitcher--much to his teammates' dismay. They already have a good pitcher, Paul. When Jimmie's pitches fail to find their mark, his teammates let it be known that they want Paul back on the mound. But even if Jimmie agrees, will Paul be willing to return?
13) Tough to tackle
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Disappointed at first by not being large enough to make quarterback, Boots discovers that there is as much challenge in playing tackle.
17) Out at second
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When a key player on the Grizzlies' baseball team is hit on the head by a ball while practicing with his friends, they must decide whether to keep his injury a secret even after he starts behaving strangely.
20) Skateboard tough
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When Brett's skateboarding abilities dramatically and inexplicably improve after using the Lizard, a skateboard mysteriously unearthed in his front yard, his friends start to wonder if the skateboard is haunted.