Newly independent readers will love this classic baseball story, now illustrated in full color! Mike has a special relationship with his dog, Harry. They can read each other's minds! Harry is able to help Mike out with tips about the opposing players on the baseball field, but Mike's having trouble with his pitches--and the buddies need to work together to save the game! Passport to Reading Level 3

Sequel to The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter. When his telepathic dog Harry is grounded for nipping another dog, Mike wonders how he'll ever make it through the baseball game without his advice and encouragement.

The Education Place, a service of the Houghton Mifflin Co., presents a TeacherView, prepared by Jo Hubbard and based on "The Dog That Pitched a No-hitter," by American author Matthew Christopher (1917-1997). Hubbard offers a brief summary of the book and suggests a creative writing activity appropriate for use with elementary classes. This is the story of a boy on a baseball team who takes advice from his dog on how to pitch.

Newly independent readers will love this classic football story now illustrated in full color with brand new artwork! Mike's telepathic dog Harry is able to tell him what the other football team plans to do on the field, but Mike wonders--is it cheating? Can he win the game without Harry's help? Passport to Reading Level 3

Mike and his dog Harry, the Airedale with ESP, are shocked to discover that the new umpire for Mike's baseball games can hear their mental conversations.

Sequel to: The dog that stole football plays. During a crucial football game, Mike's unusual dog Harry is able to transmit plays from the ill, housebound coach.