Books like Catcher with a glass arm by Matt Christopher
Matt Christopher’s juvenile novel follows a young pitcher who battles his fear of the pitched ball and works to strengthen his throwing ability. Faced with the challenge of regaining the trust of his teammates, he learns lessons about confidence, perseverance, and the true meaning of teamwork in a children’s sports story.
First publish date: 1964
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports
Authors: Matt Christopher
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