Creighton, Don. Little League Ball Hawk. 1968. Personal library.

Anyway, he's a good dog." was about all Rob McDevitt could allow himself to say after Colley climaxed a series of minor offenses with a really grave one—interrupting a Little League ball game.

Colley had lived with the McDevitts since he was a pup, and his faithful devotion made Rob stand up for him many times when the lovable dog's mischief caused discord in the family. Colley earned his name through one of his most distressing habits—collecting things. He brought home everything from sandwiches to balls until Rob patiently trained him to leave others' belongings alone.

Rob thought Colley had been cured of collecting until the Wildcats, Rob's baseball team, began losing balls in large numbers. It was Rob's first year in Little League. Besides establishing himself, he had to clear Colley's name when his dog was accused of being responsible for the missing balls.

These are the elements combining to make a truly exciting and heart-warming sports story. Rob's Little League career is very important to him, and the vivid descriptions of baseball action will interest boys and girls alike. Rob's relationship with Colley shows both the trials and the mutual affection which can develop through the closeness of boy and dog. The search for the missing balls is a realistic intrigue and will capture and hold the reader's interest throughout this compelling story.

Another fun little league story for kids centering around a boy with a lovable dog who causes trouble for him on game days.