Matt Christopher

Anyone who has ever had the privilege of watching Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals knows the sound of a hit. It's the sound his bat makes when it connects with the ball. It's a sound that's been heard countless times since his...

When Stookie Norris asks Jerry Dinh to take care of his gerbils while he's away on vacation, Jerry is thrilled. He's wanted to become better friends with Stookie ever since his family moved next to Stookie's house. But then something terrible happens that ruins...

Bus Mercer, shortstop for the Peach Steet Mudders, wants desperately to be picked for the county all-star team, but he breaks his parents' rules for riding his new bike, and feelings of guilt affect his game.Author: Matt ChristopherISBN-10: 0316141984ISBN-13: 9780316141987Publisher: Little, Brown Books for...

After playing the sport he loved in his home country of Japan for 17 years, Ichiro left in 2000 and joined the Seattle Mariners. Would Ichiro succeed in the world's most challenging baseball league? Includes black-and-white photos and players' statistics.Author: Matt ChristopherISBN-10: 0316136794ISBN-13: 9780316136792Publisher:...

Ken Griffey Jr., son of former pro ballplayer Ken Griffey Sr., has baseball in his blood. From his early years hanging out at Yankee Stadium with his father through his high school days as a baseball star, Ken Jr. was destined to bring greatness...

At the start of the 1998 major league baseball season, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire hit a home run. In the games that followed, he did it again. And again. And again. And again. By the end of the season, in late...

Throughout the 1998 baseball season, two names made the headlines more than any others: Mark McGwire, the eventual home run king, and Sammy Sosa, the runner-up in a race that won the hearts of baseball fans worldwide. Yet at the end of the day,...

Chico Romez is new to the Royals baseball team, but all the players welcome him and his ability in the outfield. All but one, that its. String Becker seems to have it in for Chico. What will it take for Chico to prove himself...

Sandy Comstock once made a mistake - a bad one - but he's paid the price and now he just wants to get on with his life. Only one person stands in his way: Perry Warden, the boy who tempted Sandy to break the...

Twelve-year-old Brent Mullen discovers that the new assistant hockey coach is teaching the defensemen on his team illegal moves to help them win at any cost.Author: Matt ChristopherISBN-10: 0316134058ISBN-13: 9780316134057Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2003Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 7.45h x 4.97w...

Only one thing keeps Jim from being the best linebacker in the team - his fear of getting tackled. But his friend Chuckie knows Jim isn't a coward. With Chuckie's special courage as an example, can Jim find the strength to face his fears...

A young baseball player struggles to overcome his fear of a pitched ball, improve his throwing, and somehow redeem himself in the eyes of his teammates.Author: Matt ChristopherISBN-10: 0316139858ISBN-13: 9780316139854Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/30/1985Pages: 138Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 7.90h x 5.20w...

When it comes to surfing, fourteen- year-old Kai Ford knows his stuff; he's been riding the waves since he was ten. He respects the amazing power of the sea and knows - first-hand - how dangerous it can be. But what Kai doesn't seem...

CENTER COURT STING Trash talking leads to trouble on the basketball court.... Forward Daren McCall is quick with an insult, quick to take offense, and quick to blame anyone but himself for his troubles. So when center Lou Bettman accuses him first of bad-mouthing...

Baseball player Josae Mendez worries about his poor performance with the bat and fears disappointing his father, a former ballplayer with an outstanding batting average.Author: Matt ChristopherISBN-10: 0316142727ISBN-13: 9780316142724Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/02/1994Pages: 59Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.10h x 4.95w x...

CHALLENGE AT SECOND BASE Stan Martin's chances of playing second base seem next to zero at the start of the season. His rival for the position, Gary Newman, looks tough to beat. Stan loves baseball-maybe even more than his brother, Phil, who played pro...

Mark, center for his middle school's soccer team the Scorpions must cope with his parents' divorce and a teammate who holds a grudge against him.Author: Matt ChristopherISBN-10: 1684501334ISBN-13: 9781684501335Publisher: Norwood House PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2024Pages: 160Format: Library BindingAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.1Point Value: 4Interest Level: Middle...

Mark, center for his middle school's soccer team the Scorpions must cope with his parents' divorce and a teammate who holds a grudge against him.Author: Matt ChristopherISBN-10: 1684501326ISBN-13: 9781684501328Publisher: Norwood House PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2024Pages: 160Format: PaperbackAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.1Point Value: 4Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz...

Sylvester Coddmyer III, star of The Kid Who Only Hit Homers and Return of the Home Run Kid is about to face his biggest challenge yet. He sprains his ankle and wonders how he will hit homers--or even singles--when every swing means pain.Author: Matt...

11 year old Chris is small for his age, so he can't believe it when he learns he's been selected for the all-star hockey team. It's not fun and games playing for the Arctic Wolves, however, as Chris and his teammate, Derek, find out.Author:...

Dale Earnhardt, Sr. first broke onto the racing scene in 1979, when he was named Rookie of the Year. In the more than 20 years that followed, his daring driving style earned him several top honors, including his proudest moment, a victory at Daytona....

While studying kung fu to try to overcome his clumsiness, Mark learns something that may interfere with his friends' plans for a group Halloween costume.Author: Matt ChristopherISBN-10: 0316737534ISBN-13: 9780316737531Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/28/2004Pages: 54Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.16lbsSize: 8.10h x 5.32w x...

Is Ron's luck on the track about to run out? When Ron finds a dirt bike at the bottom of a lake, he can't believe his luck. But the bike needs fixing up and that takes money. When he takes a job doing yard...

Peter runs away from his foster home ... and right into danger Peter is a genius with dirt bikes. He can take them apart, fix them up, and race them like a champ. But his skill with a bike can take him only so...

A shy, unhappy sixteen-year-old with a talent for working with motorcycles runs away from his foster home and gets involved with a variety of people, both bad and good.Author: Matt ChristopherISBN-10: 1684501350ISBN-13: 9781684501359Publisher: Norwood House PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2024Pages: 176Format: PaperbackAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.3Point Value:...

A shy, unhappy sixteen-year-old with a talent for working with motorcycles runs away from his foster home and gets involved with a variety of people, both bad and good.Author: Matt ChristopherISBN-10: 1684501369ISBN-13: 9781684501366Publisher: Norwood House PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2024Pages: 176Format: Library BindingAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.3Point...

12-year-old Traci Winchell is a gifted gymnast, but lately she's been having trouble, so much trouble that her coach warns her she may need to drop out or else risk serious injury. Traci wants to find something to fill the void left by gymnastics,...

Twelve-year-old Danny thinks that there is something very familiar about the girl who plays shortstop on the team he faces during the championship series, and his curiosity leads him to a surprising discovery about his own adoption.Author: Matt ChristopherISBN-10: 0316142018ISBN-13: 9780316142014Publisher: Little, Brown Books...

FACE-OFF A jealous teammate can lead to danger on the ice.... When it comes to skating, Scott Harrison can't be beat. Still, he can't believe it when he's asked to play for the Golden Bears hockey team. But soon his excitement turns to doubt,...

Malik Edwards has never had any intention of playing golf. In his mind, golf is a game played by old, flabby men wearing funny pants and hats. Then one day while channel surfing he sees a young black golfer being cheered on by a...

Rocky Fletcher is being stretched to his limit. Until recently, he'd only played wide receiver for the Pythons. Now his coaches want him to learn the safety position, too-a position that opened up when Bobby, Rocky's best friend, broke his leg. Even though he...

Matt Christopher is the writer young readers turn to when they are looking for fast-paced, action-packed sports novels. This book is no exception. He is the author of a number of titles, including Tackle Without A Team, Face-Off, and many more.Author: Matt ChristopherISBN-10: 0316140643ISBN-13:...

A miserable memory dogs Keith's every move Keith Stedman dropped the pass. The game-winning, undefeated-record-making pass that would have made him a hero instead of a loser. Now, a year later, that missed pass still haunts him, so much so that he's considering quitting...

Tina Esparza loves everything about soccer, but especially the fact that it is a team sport where no one player is in the spotlight. Imagine her surprise when the coach asks her to train as goalkeeper. Will Tina be able to overcome her shyness...

This entry in a brand new line of sports biographies from Matt Christopher takes readers onto the plate with a baseball legend Babe Ruth was baseball's first true power hitter, a strong pitcher, and smart outfielder who made some amazing game-saving catches. His love...

This entry in a brand new line of sports biographies from Matt Christopher takes readers onto the court with an all-star who reaches for new heights Blake Griffin is known for being a #1 draft pick, Rookie of the Year, Slam Dunk Contest winner,...

Get to know Drew Brees, the record-breaking, beloved quarterback, in this gripping new sports biography from Matt Christopher Drew Brees grew up in a family of athletes, and overcame injuries and setbacks to become one of today's best quarterbacks. This comprehensive biography - complete...

This entry in a brand new line of sports biographies from Matt Christopher takes readers onto the field with a soccer legend Mia Hamm's speed, aggressive play, and ability to "read the field" helped her become the best women's soccer player in the world....

The history of auto racing is chock-full of famous moments, with big-name drivers like Mario Andretti and Jeff Gordon. The histories of the Indy 500 and Daytona 500 races are rich with legendary drivers, family dynasties, rivalries, and tragedies. Fans of this sport are...

The history of basketball is chock-full of famous buzzer-beating shots, amazing game-saving plays, and thrilling maneuvers that defy gravity. All fans have their favorite memory, just as they have their favorite team and their favorite player. Now here's a book that offers a look...

The Summer Olympics are chock full of epic athletic achievements across hundreds of disciplines, especially Track and Field, Gymnastics, and Swimming. These are the sports that gave us Jesse Owens and Carl Lewis, Wilma Rudolph and Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Olga Korbut and Mary Lou Retton...

Twelve-year-old Michael, confined to a wheelchair after an accident, uses mental telepathy to communicate football plays to his quarterback twin brother Tom, then suddenly finds himself on the field in his brother's place.Author: Matt ChristopherISBN-10: 1684501393ISBN-13: 9781684501397Publisher: Norwood House PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2024Pages: 144Format: Library...

Twelve-year-old Michael, confined to a wheelchair after an accident, uses mental telepathy to communicate football plays to his quarterback twin brother Tom, then suddenly finds himself on the field in his brother's place.Author: Matt ChristopherISBN-10: 1684501385ISBN-13: 9781684501380Publisher: Norwood House PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2024Pages: 144Format: PaperbackAccelerated...

Freddie Chase is a good football player with one major flaw: He's afraid to tackle. He tries hard to cover up his fear, but soon Coach Sears and the other Sandpipers know all about it. The team is fighting to finish the season at...

Amanda Caler comes to realize she's afraid of the soccer ball, and as if that weren't enough, it looks as if someone is trying to steal her spot at halfback. Illustrations.Author: Matt ChristopherISBN-10: 0316164976ISBN-13: 9780316164979Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/09/2003Pages: 64Format:...

The exciting sequel to Slam Dunk! Julian Pryce was once the star center of the Tornadoes. But when he joins a new team after his family moves, he suddenly finds himself the star benchwarmer. It turns out the Warriors already have a starting center,...

ICE MAGIC A strange power is at work in the rink... Pie Pennelli loves to play ice hockey, but he's got some problems: his hand-me-down skates are too big for him, and one of his teammates is always giving him a hard time. But...

The story of legendary Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major league baseball, is recounted in this title.Author: Matt Christopher, Glenn StoutISBN-10: 031610826XISBN-13: 9780316108263Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/29/2006Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 7.80h x 4.90w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...

Even though he is the tallest member of the basketball team, a young boy finds he is far from being the best player.Author: Matt ChristopherISBN-10: 0316140651ISBN-13: 9780316140652Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/1988Pages: 133Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 7.90h x 4.90w x 0.50dAccelerated Reader:Reading...

KEYNOTE The tenth entry in Matt Christopher's Soccer 'Cats features fullback Alan Minter. DESCRIPTION Fullback Alan Minter is in trouble. First, he was picked last for a kickball game. Then he missed the ball every time it was his turn to kick Suddenly he's...