The Lucky Baseball Bat: 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition (Matt Christopher Sports Fiction)
The Lucky Baseball Bat: 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition (Matt Christopher Sports Fiction)
- ISBN13: 9780316010122
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Martin is new to the neighborhood, and wants to make a good impression on his new teammates. But when he loses his lucky baseball bat, Martin fears that he has also lost his ability to play baseball. Will Martin be able to continue his winning streak without the bat?
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9″ Speed Sensor Baseball (MPH) from Markwort
- Changeable pitching distance – 20′, 30′, 40′, 46′, 50′, 60.6′, 70′ and 80′
- Regulation size
- Regulation weight
- Hand sensing technology so you don’t have to hold any buttons down before the pitch!
- Measures speeds up to 120 MPH
Speed Sensor 9″ Baseball by Markwort
SPEEDBW
Press start, throw the ball, and the LCD indicator displays pitch speed in MPH upon impact. Official size and weight of a regulation baseball, but used as a training aid for any age or skill level. Measure distance between pitcher and catcher with included measuring string.
Speed Sensor GripSense technology begins to record the speed automatically the moment the ball is released. For pitching throwing training only, not
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Review by Kidsreads.com for The Lucky Baseball Bat: 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition (Matt Christopher Sports Fiction)
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After reading the first couple of chapters of THE LUCKY BASEBALL BAT, I had to go back to the copyright page to see just when this book was written. After all, the hero of the story, a young boy named Martin and his younger sister Jeannie are invited into the house of Barry Welton, a teenager they had just met after Martin had an unfortunate incident on the ball field that left him sad and disillusioned.
Can you imagine something like this being written in 2004, without sinister consequences? But a brief look indicated that this engaging story was written in 1954; it has been re-released by Little, Brown to celebrate the Golden Anniversary of the first offering of the prolific children’s author Matt Christopher.
Indeed, reading THE LUCKY BASEBALL BAT is like stepping into a time warp, similar to viewing an episode of “Leave it to Beaver” or “Father Knows Best.” If only we could enjoy those simpler days again, when parents didn’t have to worry (as much) about the intentions of strangers; when kids were grateful for small pleasures, such as succeeding in sports, without the distractions of television, computers, or other impediments to childhood. Martin’s depiction, as well as the exposition of his family’s relationship, is so foreign to modern sensibilities (unfortunately so) that Christopher could well have written his debut book in 1854.
Even the simple illustrations by Robert Henneberger denote an era long gone, before manga became the dominant expression artwork directed at young people.
Martin is the new kid in town, anxious to prove himself on the diamond. First impressions get him off to a poor start until Barry, a star athlete, gives him one of his old bats, which transforms the youngster into a hitting machine and helps change the minds of his formerly ambivalent teammates.
When the bat is broken during a game, Martin, with the help of some other newfound friends, learns that the power lies within him, not in a piece of wood. The lesson seems obvious in today’s know-it-all world, but it still has a certain charm, at least to people of a certain age. Indeed, parents (and grandparents) might find this tale more enjoyable than their offspring.
Progress has offered kids and their families vast opportunities. Still, there’s something to be said for the simple pleasures of a less hectic period.
— Reviewed by Ron Kaplan (ronk23@aol.com)
Review by A Reading Teacher for The Lucky Baseball Bat: 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition (Matt Christopher Sports Fiction)
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Good book to use as first chapter book with boys reading (instructionally) at early third grade level. The names are kind of outdated, but it’s hard to find a real book at lower reading levels. This one fills the bill.
Review by Tracie Pond for The Lucky Baseball Bat: 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition (Matt Christopher Sports Fiction)
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This book is perfect for the little ones into baseball!! My sons both wanted to keep reading chapter after chapter! It is such a warm, loving story with great values!
Review by Dan Poresky for The Lucky Baseball Bat: 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition (Matt Christopher Sports Fiction)
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I bought this for my seven year old grandson. His parents read it to him over a few nights. He truly got into the story and the suspense and the feelings of the characters. My daughter-in-law said she wished modern books were so engaging for children. No wonder it is still selling.
Review by Joel Katte for The Lucky Baseball Bat: 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition (Matt Christopher Sports Fiction)
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My dad used to tell me about playing pick up baseball when he was a kid. He bragged about fielding two teams of nine and playing all day every Saturday. Since at best my pick-up games were played two-on-two (see discussion blog below), I of course was extremely jealous. This book gave me a glimpse of what that life could have been like. It felt very wholesome, safe, and pure. This book is worth picking up for that alone, but the important messages it leaves for readers–the kind of messages we parents aim to instill in our kids–are the real gems to this story.
Review by kc for 9″ Speed Sensor Baseball (MPH) from Markwort
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This is a great little device — inexpensive (especially compared to a real radar system) and it works!
- You have to measure off the distance you’re pitching from since it uses simple timing to calculate your speed. There are 8 or so preset distances to choose from.
- The pitch speed calculation was right in line with our experience at a real radar gun setup so it seems like it’s pretty accurate.
- The repeatability is very good.
- One downside — passed ball into the swimming pool fried the circuits, so beware that it’s a bit fragile as an electronic device.
However, at this price point, it’s hard to beat it.
Highly recommend!
Review by john doe for 9″ Speed Sensor Baseball (MPH) from Markwort
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I bought this ball for my 9-year old son to practice his pitching. The ball went dead after 5 throws. The ball had scuff marks next to the digital readout area and apparently the impact caused the readout to malfunction. Very disappointing….
Review by Johnny B. Handy for 9″ Speed Sensor Baseball (MPH) from Markwort
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This ball cost me about a dollar a throw. It stopped working after only a few throws. It was not hit or abused in any way. Probably another fine product from China.
Review by Felicia J. Freeman for 9″ Speed Sensor Baseball (MPH) from Markwort
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Someone gave my 8 year old son this ball for Christmas and I must say that it is a complete waste of money. In order for the ball to register an MPH reading, it must be held with a virtual death grip. No one…and I mean not even a major league player can accurately throw a ball with a tight grip. Any player will tell you that a ball is thrown with a light grip. My son’s hand is neither big enough or strong enough to make this ball function. I’m sending it back for a refund.
Review by James J. O’hagan for 9″ Speed Sensor Baseball (MPH) from Markwort
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Neat idea, throw a ball and instantly see how fast it was going when your buddy caught it. Works on about half the throws.