Shortstop from Tokyo (8 page)

Long Shot for Paul

Dirt Bike Racing

Dirt Bike Racer

Dirt Bike Runaway

Football

Catch That Pass!

The Counterfeit Tackle

Football Fugitive

Tight End

Touchdown for Tommy

Tough to Tackle

Ice Hockey

Face-Off

Ice Magic

Soccer

Soccer Halfback

Track

Run, Billy, Run

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Stogie Crane wants to play shortstop for the Mohawks, but a new boy from Japan is assigned to the position. Stogie tries not
to become resentful of Sam Suzuki, but he can’t help it. When Sam’s glove is found ruined if in Stogie’s yard, it looks as
though they will never be friends. This story of boys working out their differences on and off the field will satisfy young
competitive-sport fans.

Matt Christopher
is the writer young readers turn to when they’re looking for fast-paced, action-packed sports novels. A resident of South
Carolina, he is the author of many books, among them
The Kid Who Only Hit Homers
. For a listing of all his titles and information on joining the Matt Christopher Fan Club, turn to the last page of this
book.