Book Series · 2 Books

Matt Christopher Sports Readers Books

In order from The Dog That Called the Signals to The Dog That Called the Pitch.

The Matt Christopher Sports Readers series is a set of 2 picture books by Matt Christopher, published between 1982 and 2024. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 50 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$2527

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1982

The Dog That Called the Signals

By Matt Christopher, Bill Ogden (Illustrator)

A dog secretly relays football plays during a critical game.

28 pages· 2,290 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud

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Summary: In a high-stakes football game, Mike's dog Harry becomes the unlikely hero, transmitting secret plays from their ailing coach stuck at home. Can this unusual duo lead the team to victory?

The complete set

Matt Christopher Sports Readers Series

2 books · Published 1982–2024

Series

Sale price

$2527

The Dog That Called the Signals

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1982

A dog secretly relays football plays during a critical game.

Series

Sale price

$2527

The Dog That Called the Pitch

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A telepathic dog and his owner face an unexpected eavesdropper.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Matt Christopher Sports Readers series?

There are 2 books in the Matt Christopher Sports Readers series. It began with The Dog That Called the Signals in 1982, and the newest book, The Dog That Called the Pitch, was published in 2024.