Slide, Danny, Slide

Written by Matt Christopher

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

A boy's passion for baseball tests friendships and leads to a thrilling championship showdown.

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138 pages· ~680L

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Bookroo's summary

Danny's love for baseball drives him to build a ballpark and form a Little League team. But as the Hornets take shape, tensions rise, splitting friendships and pitting Danny against his pals, including Chigger, in a high-stakes championship game. Can Danny navigate the challenges on and off the field, or will the pressure of competition tear his friendships apart? Experience the excitement and drama of youth baseball as Danny and his teammates face their toughest season yet, where every pitch and swing could change everything.

From the publisher

A Matt Christopher Sports Classic 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 after organizing the Hornets, things do not run smoothly, and friendships are split–Danny and his friends on one side and Chigger and his friends on the other. Enjoy the hard-fought games and profit from the experiences of boys like Danny and his teammates. The inevitable outcome of the season’s championship game will thrill all readers. MATT CHRISTOPHER has written and published more than one hundred twenty novels, making him the most prolific and bestselling sportswriter for children and young adults ever. From books on football and baseball to soccer and skateboarding. His work has spanned three generations of readers, and new fans are joining the ranks every year.

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