It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.
Michael J. Sullivan
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9
Catalog books
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4
Works
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1994 to 2021
Strongest span
Who This Author Is
Michael J. Sullivan brings a reporter’s clarity to sports biography in Mark Messier: Star Center, a concise profile that traces the career highlights and on-ice presence of one of hockey’s most compelling leaders. The book focuses on pivotal seasons, memorable plays, and Messier’s impact within team dynamics.
Across 104 pages, Sullivan balances game-by-game detail with accessible narrative, aiming at readers who want a tightly written portrait rather than a sprawling career history. His approach emphasizes key moments and character, offering a readable entry point for fans and younger readers discovering Messier’s legacy.
Best Place To Start
Author At A Glance
Best known for: Sports profiles • Youth-friendly biographies • Concise, illustrated reports
Genres and themes: Sports • Biography • Youth nonfiction • Hockey
Who this author is best for: Good for young readers or sports fans seeking a short, illustrated introduction to a notable hockey player.
Start with the single available title to judge tone and depth, then look for similar sports-report volumes or youth biographies.
Top Books To Start With
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Little, Brown Book Group Limited • 2012 • standard commitment
UPB note: year signal: 2012 • 300 pages.
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Sports Great Shaquille O'Neal (Sports Great Books)
Enslow Pub Inc • 1998 • quick commitment
It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.
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Mark Messier: Star Center (Sports Reports)
Enslow Pub Inc • 1997 • quick commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 104 pages.
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Chris Mullin: Star Forward (Sport Reports)
Enslow Pub Inc • 1994 • quick commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1994 • 104 pages.
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Top 10 Baseball Pitchers (Sports Top Ten)
Enslow Pub Inc • 1994 • quick commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1994 • 48 pages.
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Wiley-Blackwell • 2007 • standard commitment
UPB note: year signal: 2007 • 280 pages.
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Age of Swords: Book Two of The Legends of the First Empire
Del Rey • 2017 • longer commitment
UPB note: year signal: 2017 • 504 pages.
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Riyria Enterprises, LLC • 2021 • commitment varies by edition
UPB note: year signal: 2021.
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Publish Authority • 2020 • commitment varies by edition
UPB note: year signal: 2020.
How The Picks Compare
- Sports Great Shaquille O'Neal (Sports Great Books) is the easier short commitment, while Percepliquis asks for more reading time up front.
- Sports Great Shaquille O'Neal (Sports Great Books) gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Percepliquis leans later in the catalog.
- Mark Messier: Star Center (Sports Reports) is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Percepliquis.