Most Popular Books by Matt Christopher

This Matt Christopher classic story of a boy and his lucky baseball bat will capture readers'' imaginations while teaching them vital lessons about the importance of friendship, teamwork, and believing in themselves. When Martin moves to a new neighborhood, he wants nothing more than to make a good impression on his new teammates. After all, Martin loves baseball more than anything, and all he wants is to prove he''s worth his spot on the team. And with his lucky baseball bat in hand, what could go wrong? But when that same lucky baseball bat goes missing, Martin completely loses his ability to play baseball. But even though he''s lost his talent, Martin might just find something else: the value of friendship, his own confidence, and maybe, just maybe, a place on the team. Celebrating over six decades on bookshelves, this classic, timeless story of baseball, friendship, and confidence continues to captivate and delight new generations of readers.

A poor throwing arm and prejudice from one white boy keep a black junior high student from completely enjoying his position on the baseball team.

Delving into the life of skateboarding sensation Tony Hawk, this biography examines how he began skateboarding at age nine and his performance at the 1999 ESPN X Games, where he astonished viewers by performing a trick thought impossible to do. Illustrations.

Mike and his dog Harry, the Airedale with ESP, are shocked to discover that the new umpire for Mike''s baseball games can hear their mental conversations.

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.

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 -- tremendous athletes whose Olympic accomplishments thrill us now just as much as they did when they occurred. Now readers can relive those moments in this fact-filled volume just right for young sports enthusiasts. And because it''s Matt Christopher, young readers know they''re getting the best sports writing on the shelf!

As soon as Brett Thyson steps on "The Lizard", the mysterious skateboard he unearthed in his backyard, he can feel its power. It glides smoothly and effortlessly, but Brett can''t shake off the feeling that there''s something not quite right about it.

When a new school year starts, and thirteen-year-old basketball star Julian feels a lot of pressure as he realizes he is the only remaining player from last year''s winning team, a friend''s health crisis helps him regain perspective.

It''s the biggest game of their lives--and only one can win Liam and Carter''s teams are on the verge of winning the greatest championship of all: the Little League Baseball World Series. Cousins and best friends who grew up playing baseball together, Liam and Carter must now play against each other to achieve their dreams of winning the Series title! One cousin will win, and the other will lose.

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.

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.

It''s time to sign up for soccer league! Best buddies Dewey London and Bundy Neel are psyched about the new team, until they learn about the contest to be captain: Whomever draws the best team logo will be named captain. Should artistic Dewey enter even though he knows in his heart that Bundy would make a better captain? Passport to Reading Level 3

Mark Conway is staying with his grandparents while his parents fight over whom he''ll live with after they divorce. He''s become a valued member of the school soccer team and seems to be coping with the changes in his life. Or is he?

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 law in the first place. Convinced that Perry is spreading rumors about him to his new baseball teammates, Sandy face a tough decision. Should he run from the rumors, or come out with the truth about his past.

Don''t miss this action-packed and informative look at the life and achievements of a basketball legend! Matt Christopher, the number one sports writer for kids, profiles basketball superstar Michael Jordan, covering his childhood, college career, rookie years, professional career highlights, and even his short stint in minor league baseball. Written in Matt Christopher''s easy-to-read style and complete with incredible photos and Michael Jordan''s key stats, this comprehensive biography will entertain and educate.

When Matt Harper moves in with his uncle while his mother works for the government in a mysterious job overseas, he knows his life will change. But so long as he can hit the slopes with his snowboard, Matt figures he''ll get along okay. But then he has a run-in with Riley, his new school''s best snowboarder. Soon, rumors are being spread about Matt''s past and challenges are being made. Will Matt be able to clear his name before Riley''s campaign to ruin him snowballs out of control?

When thirteen-year-old Tim Daniels gets a chance to go to basketball camp, he is faced with trying to be accepted by the popular players and remaining true to his friend who has become the butt of practical jokes.

Can Michael and Tom read each other''s minds? Michael and Tom Curtis are identical twins who share a love of football. Unfortunately, because of a tragic accident, Michael must watch from the sidelines as his brother calls the plays on the football field. During one game Michael concentrates very hard on a play he thinks could help the team, and Tom calls the exact play a split second later! Is it coincidence, or can the boys communicate through ESP? The boys try a daring experiment in which they push their telepathic powers to the limit ... and suddenly, impossibly, Michael is running the ball for a spectacular touchdown!

Chico, a native of Puerto Rico and an excellent swimmer, joins the Royals baseball team but has trouble making friends with String, the most popular member of the team.

!--StartFragment--Calling all sports fans! Do you love reading about football, baseball, basketball, or soccer? Look no further for the best of the best from Matt Christopher. Get your game face on with the fast-paced, full novel, Football Fugitive! Then, whether you''re interested in Slam Dunks, Penalty Shots, or you think you''re the next Primetime Pitcher, the SNEAK PEEKS of eight more Matt Christopher books will be sure to stimulate your thirst for these other action-packed novels for young readers! !--EndFragment--