Books by Matt Chandler

23 books · Ages 4–13

Known for the Wacky Sports Trivia and Ghosts of North America series, Matt Chandler writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–13, alongside 5 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, curiosity & wonder, self-confidence & identity.

Series

Wacky Baseball Trivia: Fun Facts for Every Fan
Wacky Sports Trivia
1 book · Ages 4–11
Famous Ghost Stories of North America
Ghosts of North America
1 book · Ages 4–11
Gymnastics: A Guide for Athletes and Fans
The Unofficial Guides
1 book · Ages 4–11
Patrick Mahomes: Football MVP
Declan Farmer: Paralympic Hockey Star
Lamar Jackson: Superstar Quarterback
Sports VIPs
4 books · Ages 4–11
The Tech Behind Self-Driving Cars
The Tech Behind
1 book · Ages 7–10
Kevin Durant Basketball Champion
Coco Gauff Tennis Champion
Chad Kerley BMX's Breakout Star
Sports Biographies
4 books · Ages 6–12
Soccer's Greatest Last-Second Shots and Other Crunch-Time Heroics
Football's Most Controversial Plays You Make the Call
Sports Trivia
2 books · Ages 8–12
Football's Greatest Hail Mary Passes and Other Crunch-Time Heroics
Gridiron's Greatest
1 book · Ages 4–11
First Bear Hunt
My First Hunt
1 book · Ages 4–11
Would You Rather Rush for a First Down Or Get a Third-Down Sack?
Would You Rather Smash a Home Run Or Pitch a Perfect Game?
Would You Rather? Sports Edition
2 books · Ages 4–11

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of Catfish Noodling Courage
Catfish Noodling Courage
Matt Chandler
For a child facing an intimidating or unusual challenge, this chapter book explores finding courage and confidence, even
Ages 6–9

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
16 books
Wacky Baseball Trivia: Fun Facts for Every Fan
Famous Ghost Stories of North America
Gymnastics: A Guide for Athletes and Fans
Ages 8–11
23 books
Ghosts of the Alamo and Other Hauntings of the South
Alcatraz: A Chilling Interactive Adventure
Wacky Baseball Trivia: Fun Facts for Every Fan
Ages 12–18
7 books
Ghosts of the Alamo and Other Hauntings of the South
Alcatraz: A Chilling Interactive Adventure
Outrunning the Nazis The Brave Escape of Resistance Fighter Sven Somme

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceCuriosity & WonderSelf-Confidence & IdentitySportsJoy & GratitudeTeamwork & CollaborationFear & BraveryHistory

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