Books by Matt Christopher

Orphaned Tommy believes football is his ticket to a new home. Playing Midget League for his foster father, he hopes his

A promising young soccer player is caught between his love for the game and his family's desire for him to play football

When a Little League team's only volunteer coach turns out to be a mom, the boys are hesitant. But as the season unfolds

Ron Baker finds a minibike underwater and, with guidance from a former racer, restores it to enter the exciting world of

Boots dreams of being a quarterback but learns he's not big enough. Disappointed, he finds a new challenge and sense of

Jim dreams of being a football star, but his fear of tackles holds him back. When his friend Chuckie, who uses a wheelch

When star batter Barry McGee encounters a rival player with dirty tactics, he learns the importance of sportsmanship and

Glenn is determined to help his younger brother Paul, who has a developmental disability, become a basketball player. Th

After a big win, hockey star Steve Crandall accepts a ride from a millionaire boy genius, only to find himself a prisone

Tod believes a new hockey stick will make him a star, but after his team loses, he realizes practice is key. He vows not

Rusty Young dreams of playing basketball, but a recent diabetes diagnosis complicates his plans. He must learn to manage

Hit a home run with this hilarious collection of baseball jokes, riddles, and funny anecdotes. Perfect for young readers

Mac, the talkative goalie for the Cougars soccer team, is targeted by a mysterious cartoonist in the school newspaper. H

Kirby Childs is the new kid in town, determined to prove himself on the local roller hockey team. He'll need skill, grit

Jamie's world is turned upside down when her father remarries, bringing a new stepsister, Michaela, into her life. Thing

After buying a used catcher's mask, Rudy's game improves mysteriously. He soon suspects a spirit is helping him and inve

Cap Wadell loves football, but his tiny town lacks a team. When he organizes a six-man squad with his grandfather's help

Chris, small for his age, is thrilled to join an all-star hockey team, but he and his teammate Derek soon encounter unex

Tina loves soccer for its team spirit, but when her coach asks her to be goalkeeper, she must overcome her shyness and l

Thirteen-year-old Tim Daniels gets a chance to go to basketball camp, but he faces a tough choice: gain acceptance from

Joey is sure he won't get along with the exchange student from Nicaragua, but the baseball field becomes a surprising pl

Kai Ford loves surfing, but his respect for the waves doesn't extend to other people's privacy. This chapter book explor

When Matt Harper moves in with his uncle, he hopes to find solace on the snowboarding slopes. But a run-in with the scho

For a child navigating school sports, this book explores how competition and different personalities can challenge buddi

Rocky Fletcher is pushed to his limits when he takes on a new football position after his best friend Bobby breaks his l

When Jimmie becomes baseball captain, he appoints himself pitcher, sidelining the team's star. His poor performance and

Brett unearths a mysterious skateboard that makes him a local star, but he soon suspects there is something eerie about

This biography offers an up-close look at Albert Pujols's life and the most memorable moments of his outstanding basebal

As Cole prepares for his karate belt test, he's also pulled into a 'create-your-own kata' contest. On top of that, he en

When Zach discovers skateboarding, he also discovers an unspoken code of style and attitude. He grapples with whether to

After returning to the ice, Jeff Connors faces the cold shoulder from his hockey teammates, who believe he wrote a threa

A struggling baseball team gets a boost from a mysterious wizard whose supernatural powers help them win in this fun ble

Twelve-year-old Seth Pender believes his athletic life is over after a spinal injury. But when he discovers wheelchair b

Eleven-year-old Garry deals with sibling embarrassment and a team bully in this sports story about brotherhood and stand

Daren McCall's quick temper and insults land him in hot water on the basketball court. When he's accused of vandalism, t

For young sports fans who love a touch of magic, this chapter book features twins whose toy hockey game magically predic

Sixteen-year-old Ken inherits a racing car and navigates the high-speed world of drag racing to prove his skills on the

Malik never imagined playing golf until he saw a young Black golfer on TV. Inspired, he must now find a way to get equip

Theo, a 13-year-old who prefers video games, is devastated when his favorite aunt is diagnosed with cancer. Inspired to

Dennis O'Malley, a skateboarding pro, is terrified of skiing after an accident. But when his friend Tasha gets a snowboa

Doug Cannon's boring summer turns into an athletic journey when he discovers cycling and works to overcome personal obst

Billy Joe loves football but fears being teased for his stutter. He soon discovers that his skills on the field matter m

After being hit by a fast pitch, a young baseball player loses his confidence on the field. Can he find the courage to s

Skeeter is a great batter but a struggling fielder who must overcome his mistakes to help his baseball team win the cham

Discover the incredible life of Babe Ruth, the baseball icon who revolutionized the game. This biography covers his lege

New to town and eager to fit in, a young boy lies about his soccer skills to join a local team, leading to a lesson abou

Shortstop Sandy faces alienation from his baseball teammates when he keeps secret why he leaves games early. His friends

Jim Beathard faces on-field harassment and personal shame regarding his father's criminal past while striving to lead hi

Softball captain Penny Farrell investigates why her teammates have suddenly gained superhuman skills and are acting stra

Bobby Canfield, already reeling from his parents' divorce, faces further distress when his baseball-coaching father plan

Identical twins Michael and Tom share a love for football, but Michael is sidelined by a tragic accident. When they disc

Cal Kelliher, once the star quarterback, now finds himself challenged by a popular new player and questioned by his coac

Ten-year-old Charlie moves into his grandmother's house after her death, finding a new friend who shares his love for sk

The Little League World Series journey continues for two cousins, Carter and Liam, on separate All-Star teams. As Carter