Series:

Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bookshelf

63 total works

Cover of Football Fugitive

Football Fugitive

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 October 1976
Representing a pro football player whom his son admires brings a lawyer closer to his young son.

Cover of Challenge at Second Base

Cover of In the Huddle with Steve Young
Reviews the life and career of Steve Young, quarterback for the San Francisco Forty-Niners.

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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!

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Terrell Davis

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 April 2000

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Submarine Pitch

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 January 1976
When he learns why his best friend taught him an unbeatable pitch instead of using it himself, Bernie learns a sad lesson about friendship.

Cover of On the Field With...Peyton and Eli Manning
No other family has conquered football like the Mannings. Discover their amazing story in this biography that includes stats and the achievements of the Mannings, on and off the football field.

It all started with the dad, Archie, a former pro quarterback who taught his sons Peyton and Eli to play football. Now, the brothers have a legacy of their own as pro quarterbacks, starting with two stunning Super Bowl wins.

This exciting Matt Christopher biography gives readers the story behind this famous football family, as well as thrilling recaps of some of the most awesome games in NFL history.

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Greg Maddux

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 March 1997
A biography of the Atlanta Braves' pitcher who has won the Cy Young Award four times and was named baseball's Player of the Year in 1995.

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Randy Johnson

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 May 1998
A biography of the unusually tall pitcher who became a baseball star for the Seattle Mariners.

Cover of On the Mound With...Randy Johnson

Cover of On the Field With... Derek Jeter

Cover of On the Halfpipe With... Tony Hawk

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Football Nightmare

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 September 2001
Having dropped a pass and made his football team miss having an undefeated season, thirteen-year-old Keith fears that he will continue to make bad mistakes and wonders if he should continue playing football.

Cover of On the Court With...Michael Jordan

Cover of On the Ice With...Mario LeMieux

Cover of On the Field With...Mia Hamm
Women's soccer has never been more popular. At the top of the sport's list of star players is Mia Hamm. Her speed, aggressive play, and ability to "read the field" have sparked every team she's ever played on. At the University of North Carolina, she helped the Tar Heels capture four NCAA championships. Her continually stellar performances with the United States national team led them to win two out of three Women's World Cups, first in 1991 and again in 1999. And as a member of the 1996 gold medal-winning Olympic team, she played an outstanding final game on a sprained ankle. The holder of the world record for most goals scored in a career, she is the hero of thousands of soccer fans worldwide. Readers will devour every detail of this insightful biography of the best women's soccer player in the world. Get an up-close look at this superstar athlete with Matt Christopher, the number one sports series for kids. For more information on the Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bookshelf, please turn to the last pages of this book.

Cover of At the Plate With...Ken Griffey Jr.

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Skateboard Renegade

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 October 2000
When Zach takes up skateboarding, he realises that he's expected to look a certain way - but he just isn't comfortable with any of the looks. He wants to skateboard just for the fun of it. Will he be ostracised or will his decision make him a renegade, the very attitude his buddies will appreciate?

Cover of At the Plate With...Mo Vaughn

Cover of On the Court with Venus and Serena Williams