Skateboard Tough

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 January 1991
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.

Dirt Bike Runaway

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 April 1989
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 far - and when he runs away from his foster home, he realizes he's in way over his head. He gets mixed up with two dangerous strangers and soon finds himself neck and neck with trouble on and off the racetrack.

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.

Soccer Halfback

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 October 1985
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?

Center Court Sting

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 October 1998

The Great Quarterback Switch

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 September 1991
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.

Lacrosse Face-Off

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 March 2006
Eleven-year-old Garry, embarrassed when his unathletic brother joins his lacrosse team, faces a bigger problem when the team bully turns on both of them.

Snowboard Maverick

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 January 1997
Can a skateboard pro conquer the slopes? Dennis O'Malley is the best skateboarder in town. Unfortunately, he has to shelve his board for more than half the year, when the streets are covered with snow. Then a new sport emerges on the scene, one that Dennis's friends think he'd be a natural at: snowboarding. Since snowboarding and skateboarding use such similar moves and techniques, making the jump from the streets to the slopes should be a breeze for Dennis. Only Dennis knows it won't be....

The Comeback Challenge

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 January 1996
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.

Snowboard Showdown

by Matt Christopher and Paul Mantell

Published 1 January 1999
Rivalry flares between twelve-year-old Freddie and his fourteen-year-old brother Dondi, both on and off the snowboarding slopes, nearly leading to disaster.

Tough to Tackle

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 August 1971
Disappointed at first by not being large enough to make quarterback, Boots discovers that there is as much challenge in playing tackle.

Hockey Machine

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 September 1992
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!

Team That Couldn't Lose

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 September 1997
When inexperienced Phil Wayne takes over as coach of the Cayugans, Chip Chase figures that they're in for a losing season. But Phil surprises everyone by teaching the team a fantastic new play every week -- plays that help them win game after game. Then Phil admits to the boys that each week one play is mailed to him anonymously. Will Chip and his teammates discover who the mystery coach is before the season ends?

Baseball Flyhawk

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 April 1995
Chico Romez is new to the Royals baseball team, but all the players welcome him and his ability in the outfield. All the players except one, that is. String Becker, the first baseman and most popular member of the team, seems to have it in for Chico. He yells at Chico for committing foolish mistakes, snubs him on and off the field, and worst of all, makes fun of Chico's love of diving and swimming. What will it take for Chico to prove himself to Sting?

Soccer Scoop

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 January 1998
When a cartoon appears in the school newspaper making fun of his tendancy to talk a lot, Mac, the goalie for the Cougars soccer team, is determined to find out who is responsible.

Shoot for the Hoop

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 November 1995
Rusty Young wants to play basketball in the summer league, but his parents object because Rusty has been diagnosed with diabetes.


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?

Power Pitcher

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 October 2008
Jimmie makes his teammates angry when he becomes captain of his baseball team and then selects himself as pitcher.

Ice Magic

by Matthew F Christopher and Matt Christopher

Published 1 September 1973
The twins' toy hockey game seems to be magic as it plays games identical to the real ones before they even happen.