John Ritter
1) Fenway Fever
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Widely praised for novels that celebrate the game of baseball while offering valuable life lessons, John H. Ritter has won such prestigious awards as the Paterson Prize for Children's Literature. Fenway Fever honors the 100th birthday of Fenway Park, the iconic home of the Boston Red Sox. Nothing makes ''Stats'' Pagano happier than his beloved Red Sox and his family's stadium-side hotdog stand. So when the team goes on a losing streak and the stand...
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In this selection by John H. Ritter, a rough-and-tumble band of batsmen from a California boomtown insist they're the country's best baseball team. To back up their boast, they make a wager with the 1881 champion Chicago White Stockings. Into this high-stakes climate rides 12-year-old baseball virtuoso Jack Dillon with his newfound friend, Billy the Kid. This sets the stage for a fun-filled, rip-roaring baseball shootout.
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In his 3rd book on baseball, John Ritter takes the reader to Dillontown where, through a series of events, the fate of the town rests on the outcome of a baseball game. Tom and a newcomer, Cruz, convince a former Major-League Baseball player to coach the team. The team prepares for the big day by using unorthodox training methods. While the team wins the game, it still takes an unusual set of circumstances to save the town.
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Clifford the Big Red Dog volume 9
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When Clifford forgets a play date, Cleo gets really upset. T-Bone really likes Mimi, and is excited for her visit. But when Cleo starts to tease him, he feels embarrassed and uncomfortable.
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Clifford the Big Red Dog volume 6
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All of the dogs are so excited that their old friend K.C. is back on the island for a couple of days-- especially Cleo! Mac is particularly disappointed when rainy weather threatens to ruin his annual Back-to-School Barbecue.
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Clifford the Big Red Dog volume 4
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T-Bone asks Clifford to keep an eye on a pile of leaves that he has collected, and learns the importance of keeping a promise. During Silly Sports day at school, Charley learns that you don't have to be the very best at something to enjoy doing it.
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Clifford the Big Red Dog volume 5
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T-Bone finds himself in a contest with Mac. He doesn't win, but he does his best. The dogs convince themselves that it's okay to keep eating treats as long as they've done something "special" to deserve them.
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Clifford the Big Red Dog volume 6
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In flashback we see how Cleo shook things up when she first moved to the island. Cleo gets a new doggie playground and suddenly Mac is her new best friend and she starts ignoring Clifford and T-Bone!
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Clifford the Big Red Dog volume 4
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Cleo accuses T-Bone of trying to steal her bone. After reading the Book "Treasure Island" in school, the kids decide to throw a "Treasure Island" theme party.
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Clifford the Big Red Dog volume 1
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Cleo pretends to hurt per paw so that she won't have to embarrass herself on the ice rink. Jetta insists on taking the big job so she can be the hero.
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Clifford the Big Red Dog volume 6
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T-Bone can't resist sneaking a bite of Cleo's new dog food. Charley attempts to serve ice cream while his father is at a doctor's appointment.
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Clifford the Big Red Dog volume 10
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Charley keeps putting off his promise to teach Emily Elizabeth how to fish. Cleo avoids baths by running away from home.
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Clifford the Big Red Dog volume 6
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While on his own, Clifford learns that playing by yourself can be fun, but being with friends is fun too. T-Bone learns that the support of good friends can help you manage feelings of fear.
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Clifford the Big Red Dog volume 5
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Charley gets carried away with a magic craze that's sweeping the island. Everyone on the island keeps trying to find a way for Clifford to get the good scratching he deserves.
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Clifford the Big Red Dog volume 4
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Everyone, including Clifford, must work as a team to put on this year's Fall Carnival. Clifford and Emily are excited Cousin Laura and her dog Rex are coming to visit! They haven't seen each other since Clifford was a little puppy!
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Clifford the Big Red Dog volume 4
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Clifford can't resist going into a field to play-- even after Emily Elizabeth tells him he's not allowed. Mr. Bleakman gets a little grumpy when Clifford messes up his new potato garden.
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Clifford the Big Red Dog volume 13
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Cleo discovers her grandmother was a Queen - and that makes her a Princess! Charley has to miss Skyscraper Jackson's big exhibition game due to a cold.
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Clifford the Big Red Dog volume 5
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Mr. Bleakman resists attending a party being thrown by the Howards. Emily Elizabeth believes she has the perfect gift for her mother's birthday.
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Clifford the Big Red Dog volume 9
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A visiting dog influences Clifford to do things that he knows aren't right. Ms. Carrington is getting married and the kids speculate about what kind of teacher "Mrs. Grumbly" will be.
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Clifford the Big Red Dog volume 1
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Mac tears one of Jetta's favorite sweaters and feels so terrible he runs away. It's Halloween and Jetta can't stop bragging about how brave she is.