Matt Christopher Books In Order

Home Run Kid Books In Order

  1. The Kid Who Only Hit Homers (1972)
  2. Return of the Home Run Kid (1992)
  3. Comeback Of The Home Run Kid (2006)
  4. The Home Run Kid Races On (2010)

Peach Street Mudders Books In Order

  1. Zero’s Slider (1994)

New Peach Street Mudders Books In Order

  1. All-star Fever (2010)
  2. The Catcher’s Mask (2010)
  3. Centerfield Ballhawk (2010)
  4. The Hit-away Kid (2010)
  5. Man Out At First (2010)

Little League Books In Order

  1. Play Ball (2013)
  2. District Doubleheader (2013)
  3. State Showdown (2013)
  4. Perfect Game (2014)
  5. Baseball World Series (2014)

Novels

  1. Lucky Baseball Bat (1954)
  2. Break for the Basket (1960)
  3. Crackerjack Halfback (1962)
  4. Catch That Pass! (1969)
  5. Look Who’s Playing First Base (1972)
  6. Shortstop from Tokyo (1973)
  7. Ice Magic (1973)
  8. Desperate Search (1973)
  9. Mystery Coach (1973)
  10. Jinx Glove (1974)
  11. Front Court Hex (1974)
  12. The Team That Stopped Moving (1975)
  13. Glue Fingers (1975)
  14. Earthquake (1975)
  15. The Submarine Pitch (1976)
  16. Power Play (1976)
  17. Devil Pony (1977)
  18. The Diamond Champs (1977)
  19. Soccer Halfback (1978)
  20. The Fox Steals Home (1978)
  21. Jackrabbit Goalie (1978)
  22. Dirt Bike Racer (1979)
  23. Twenty-one Mile Swim (1979)
  24. Run, Billy, Run (1980)
  25. Wild Pitch (1980)
  26. Tight End (1981)
  27. Drag Strip Racer (1982)
  28. Dirt Bike Runaway (1983)
  29. Baseball Pals (1984)
  30. Supercharged Infield (1985)
  31. Touchdown for Tommy (1985)
  32. The Year Mom Won the Pennant (1986)
  33. The Hockey Machine (1986)
  34. No Arm in Left Field (1987)
  35. Tough to Tackle (1987)
  36. The Spy on Third Base (1988)
  37. Johnny Long Legs (1988)
  38. Tackle Without a Team (1988)
  39. Hard Drive to Short (1991)
  40. Too Hot to Handle (1991)
  41. Undercover Tailback (1992)
  42. Pressure Play (1993)
  43. Wingman On Ice (1993)
  44. Top Wing (1994)
  45. The Winning Stroke (1994)
  46. Fighting Tackle (1994)
  47. Red-Hot Hightops (1995)
  48. Double Play at Short (1995)
  49. The Dog That Stole Home (1996)
  50. Takedown (1996)
  51. The Comeback Challenge (1996)
  52. Olympic Dream (1996)
  53. Out At Second (2011)
  54. Little Lefty (2011)
  55. Hook Shot Hero (2011)
  56. QB Blitz (2011)
  57. Shadow Over The Back Court (2012)
  58. Look For The Body (2013)
  59. Stranded (2014)

Chapter Books

  1. Soccer Hero (2007)
  2. Slide, Danny, Slide (2010)
  3. Wing T Fullback (2012)
  4. Football Fugitive (2012)
  5. The Dog That Pitched a No-hitter (2013)
  6. The Captain Contest (2013)
  7. The Dog That Stole Football Plays (2013)
  8. Skateboard Moves (2013)

Non fiction

  1. Great Moments in American Auto Racing (2011)
  2. The Greatest Sports Team Rivalries (2012)
  3. The Great Moments in the Summer Olympics (2012)

Home Run Kid Book Covers

Peach Street Mudders Book Covers

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Little League Book Covers

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Non fiction Book Covers

Matt Christopher Books Overview

The Kid Who Only Hit Homers

When Sylvester Coddmyer III meets a mysterious character named George Baruth, he goes from being a terrible hitter to the boy who only hits homers! But how will he answer some of the difficult questions that people start asking about his amazing new talent?

Return of the Home Run Kid

Sylvester’s baseball has been so dismal that the coach has him warming the bench. So when Cheeko offers to show him a few pointers, he eagerly accepts his offer. But Sylvester can’t help thinking there’s something fishy about Cheeko.

Comeback Of The Home Run Kid

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Succumbing to the reality that he will not be able to play baseball this summer due to his ankle injury, Syl is eager to listen to any advice. But when a stranger appears and tells him of an unorthodox solution, Syl remembers his dealings with Cheeko and thus remains cautious despite his strong desire to play.

The Home Run Kid Races On

Home run slugger Sylvester Coddmyer the Third has an amazing secret. For three seasons, he’s been coached by men who look exactly like baseball legends: Babe Ruth, Eddie Cicotte, and Mickey Mantle. Are these men just impersonating famous ballplayers, as his friend Duane insists? Or are they from the ‘beyond,’ as Snooky Malone believes? The mystery deepens in this fourth title of the exciting Home Run Kid series when yet another character from baseball’s past appears to coach Syl. But is Syl the only one getting pointers? And will Snooky ever get to the bottom of this mystery?

Zero’s Slider

With his finger bandaged, Zero Ford anxiously waits and wonders if his slider pitch will still be the same once the bandage is removed. AB.

All-star Fever

After Bus gets his new mountain bike, he breaks one of his parents’ important rules, and as guilt sets in, he becomes terribly distracted, affecting his ability to play ball, which, in turn, could lose him his place on the All Star team.

The Catcher’s Mask

Mudders’ catcher Rudy Calhoun is having a bad season behind the plate until, at a yard sale, he buys a used catcher’s mask that greatly improves his playing.

Centerfield Ballhawk

Jose Mendez wants to be a great batter just like his father was when he played in the minor leagues. But every time Jose picks up the bat, disaster strikes. Will Jose ever be able to match his dad’s . 375 batting average?

The Hit-away Kid

Barry McGee is the Peach Street Mudders’ hit away batter, but sometimes his desire to win leads him to bend the rules. Rival pitcher Alec Frost steals a prized possession and then challenges Barry to win it back by hitting two home runs off him. Will Barry play fair and risk losing his possession? Or will his determination to win get the best of him? Black and white illustrations.

Man Out At First

The Mudders’ first baseman, Turtleneck Jones, is knocked out by a hard thrown baseball, loses his confidence, and has to bounce back before Coach Parker decides on a permanent replacement. SLJ.

Lucky Baseball Bat

Martin is new to the neighborhood, and wants to make a good impression on his new teammates. But when he loses his Lucky Baseball Bat, Martin fears that he has also lost his ability to play baseball. Will Martin be able to continue his winning streak without the bat?

Crackerjack Halfback

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Freddie must overcome his fear of tackling before the championship game against the Cardinals.

Catch That Pass!

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 head on?

Look Who’s Playing First Base

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When the team’s star player threatens to quit if Mike’s new friend, Yuri, continues to play first, Mike must decide whether to remain loyal to Yuri.

Shortstop from Tokyo

When the new boy from Tokyo takes over Stogie Crane’s position as shortstop, the two boys encounter the first of several barriers to their friendship.

Ice Magic

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 Pie’s troubles really begin when his next door neighbors find an antique hockey game. They swear the game is magic and can predict every play Pie’s team will make! When the magic game shows Pie immobilized in midgame, what does it mean for Pie on the ice?

The Submarine Pitch

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When he learns why his best friend taught him an unbeatable pitch instead of using it himself, Bernie learns a sad lesson about friendship.

Devil Pony

Several unexplainable accidents lead Stu to believe that his horse is in someway related to the Bancroft poltergeist.

The Diamond Champs

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. No one can figure out why Coach Stag has recruited a team of fledgling baseball players or why he is convinced that the group is headed for the championship despite its inexperience.

Soccer Halfback

Jabber Morris has had his heart set on playing soccer, but his family is pressuring him to play football, a sport his father played and loved before he died. A tough situation is made even more difficult when suspicion of stealing a wallet falls on Jabber’s shoulders. Now he has to tell his uncle that he’s decided to play soccer once and for all and convince his brother that he’s not a thief. But will either of them accept what he says?

The Fox Steals Home

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Already troubled by his parents’ divorce, Bobby Canfield is further distressed when he learns that his father, who has coached him in running bases, intends to move away.

Jackrabbit Goalie

Anxious to make friends in a new town, a young boy lies about his experience as goalie in order to get on the local soccer team.

Dirt Bike Racer

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Twelve year old Ron Baker finds a minibike while scuba diving and, with the help of a former motorcycle rider and racer, restores the bike and enters competition.

Twenty-one Mile Swim

With remarks about his small stature and poor swimming skills ringing in his ears, the son of Hungarian immigrants begins to train for the 21 mile swim across a nearby lake.

Run, Billy, Run

When 14 year old Billy joins the track team, he improves his running and other areas of his life too.

Tight End

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A high school football player believes the harassment he is experiencing on and off the field is due to his father’s prison record.

Dirt Bike Runaway

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Peter, a shy runaway from a foster home, enters a dirt bike race. But for him true victory requires more than just winning the race.

Baseball Pals

Jimmie, captain of his baseball team, declares himself pitcher although the other players want Paul. When the team starts losing, Paul quits and everyone is disgusted with Jimmie.

Touchdown for Tommy

Touchdown for Tommy Is football Tommy’s key to a new home? Football isn’t just Tommy’s favorite sport he also thinks that it’s the key to a good home. The recently orphaned Tommy is delighted to discover that his foster father, Mr. Powell, coaches Midget League football. By playing well, Tommy hopes that he will make Mr. Powell want to adopt him, and then he will have a real family again. But will things work out the way he plans!

The Year Mom Won the Pennant

a The boys are all hesitant when one boy’s mother is the only parent who volunteers to coach their Little League team, but there is quite a surprise in store for them.

The Hockey Machine

The Hockey Machine Can Steve escape his kidnappers? After leading his hockey team to victory one afternoon, Steve Crandall accepts a ride home in the limousine of an avid fan his own age. Steve is surprised to learn that his fan is a multimillionaire and boy genius, but even more startling is the rich kid’s proposal that Steve play center on his professional junior hockey team. Before Steve can respond or even consult his parents, he is flown to the team headquarters where he soon discovers he’s the multimillionaire’s prisoner!

Tough to Tackle

No one trusts a quitter…
More than anything Boots Raymond wants to be a quarterback for the Apollos. But because of his size, the coach assigns him to a tackle position and there’s no arguing with the coach. Boots rebels and almost quits the team. It seems that nothing can change his mind, but his brother Tom intercepts and teaches Boots something valuable he learned from playing football and being a soldier.

The Spy on Third Base

A third baseman is sick with anxiety about whether or not to help his team by using his knack for knowing where the batter is going to hit the ball.

Johnny Long Legs

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Even though he is the tallest member of the basketball team, a young boy finds he is far from being the best player.

Hard Drive to Short

Shortstop Sandy makes the error of not telling fellow players why he leaves ballgames early and alienates them further by excluding them from his friendship with an older boy.

Too Hot to Handle

A young baseball player has trouble living up to his family’s reputation on a baseball diamond.

Wingman On Ice

A young boy determines to polish his hockey games before using his Christmas present a new stick.

Top Wing

In a race to discover the truth about a mysterious fire that destroyed the Crawford home and put Dana’s father in the hospital, Dana Bellamy goes head to head with soccer teammate Benton Crawford. SLJ.

Red-Hot Hightops

Kelly is reluctant to believe her team mates, when they tell her she plays a better game of basketball since she started wearing her red hightops. She soon has to admit that the sneakers have a strange overpowering effect on her!

Double Play at Short

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. 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. His curiosity leads him to a surprising discovery about his own adoption.

The Dog That Stole Home

When his dog, Harry, is grounded for nipping another dog, Mike wonders how he will make it through an upcoming baseball game without his trusty advisor, but help comes at a crucial moment in the form of a furry, four legged fan.

The Comeback Challenge

When his parents’ divorce escalates into a bitter custody battle, 12 year old Mark Conway moves in with his grandparents. Although Mark seems to be coping well with the change, one day on the soccer field, he loses his temper, and his rage surprises everyone even himself.

Shadow Over The Back Court

Jeff is crazy about basketball, but his father is a research scientist and thinks sports are a waste of time. Jeff still wants to play, and so, without his father’s support, he tries out for the school team. And he makes second string. He’d mostly sit on the bench, but Jeff knows that he will get a chance to prove himself to the coach and the team and his father. He also knows that his dream of playing varsity will take a lot of hard work, but he enjoys every minute of practicing and playing.
After a frightening accident involving the team bus, Jeff’s father insists that he quit the team. Later, the school principal convinces Jeff’s father to change his mind, and eventually Jeff persuades his father to come see a game.
In a dramatic season ending playoff game Jeff gets a chance to prove that his dream is possible and that sports can be a valuable part of growing up.

MATT CHRISTOPHER has written and published more than one hundred twenty novels, making him the most prolific and bestselling sportswriter for children and young adults ever. From books on football and baseball to soccer and skateboarding. Matt Christopher’s work has spanned three generations of readers, and new fans are joining the ranks every year.

Look For The Body

Hard working doctor, Brooks Carter, took a rare day off and relaxed at a party given by an ex patient. There he met Janet Charlane, who was strikingly beautiful and flatteringly interested in him. For a few days she accompanied him on his calls, and Brooks’ patients got to know her. Then she disappeared, leaving no trace except for an orchid pin she had frequently worn. Was there foul play? Who was the unidentified man wearing dark glas*ses and a salt and pepper suit, the last person seen with Janet? Did the accidental death of Vivian O’Dane have any connection with Janet’s disappearance? Was the hit and run accident that killed Vivian really a murder? These were some of the questions investigated by the police and Carter as they set about looking for the missing woman, or for her corpse…





PUBLISHER NOTE: Everyone knows MATT CHRISTOPHER as the most prolific and bestselling sportswriter for children and young adults. From books on football and baseball to soccer and skateboarding, his work has spanned three generations of readers. Look For The Body, his only foray into the Adult Mystery/Suspense genre, showcases Christopher’s exceptional storytelling ability. It is sure to delight this new audience adults, young and old.

Slide, Danny, Slide

A Matt Christopher Sports Classic

Slide, Danny,Slide! The exciting story of a boy’s devotion to baseball and how he helped build a ball park and put a Little League team together. Danny finds that even after organizing the Hornets, things do not run smoothly, and friendships are split–Danny and his friends on one side and Chigger and his friends on the other.

Enjoy the hard-fought games and profit from the experiences of boys like Danny and his teammates. The inevitable outcome of the season’s championship game will thrill all readers.

MATT CHRISTOPHER has written and published more than one hundred twenty novels, making him the most prolific and bestselling sportswriter for children and young adults ever. From books on football and baseball to soccer and skateboarding. His work has spanned three generations of readers, and new fans are joining the ranks every year.

Wing T Fullback

A Matt Christopher Sports Classic Wing T Fullback Bernie Morello knew how to play football, but he didn’t know how to fit in with the boys from the better side of town where his new school was located. Bernie came from across town, where the hard working immigrant families lived. How Bernie lost a game but won the respect of his fellow players marks the climax of this thrilling football story. The writer has played football himself, and knows exactly how it feels on the eve of an important game. He understands the mingled fear and excitement that tie the stomach in knots as you run onto the field to the music of the band and the cheers of the crowd. This is football as only a player knows it. MATT CHRISTOPHER has written and published more than one hundred twenty novels, making him the most prolific and bestselling sportswriter for children and young adults ever. From books on football and baseball to soccer and skateboarding. His work has spanned three generations of readers, and new fans are joining the ranks every year.

Football Fugitive

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.

The Dog That Pitched a No-hitter

Mike and his dog Harry can read each other’s minds, so when Mike has to pitch against the toughest team, Harry promises to tell him each batter’s weakness. But, although Mike understands Harry, his arm won’t cooperate with good pitches. Harry comes up with another plan that will leave young readers howling with laughter. Black-and-white illustrations.

The Captain Contest

When Dewey and Bundy see the sign about the new summer soccer league, they’re psyched. Then they read the fine print and learn about the contest: Whoever draws the best team logo will be named captain of his or her team and see the logo reproduced on team t shirts.

The Dog That Stole Football Plays

Trouble and struggle erupt on Mike’s football team when Harry, his telepathic dog, is forced to remain home, unable to give the team his supernatural advice. C. ‘

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