Matt Christopher Sports Classics

4 primary works • 37 total works

Takedown

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 April 1996

The Winning Stroke

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 January 1994

When Jerry Grayson turns to the swimming pool to help heal his baseball injury, he never suspects that he will become interested in the sport of competitive swimming. To Jerry, swimming is relatively tame stuff, until the day he catches the last part of a swim meet. After watching the quick starts, photo finishes, and powerful strokes, he finds himself wondering if there isn't more to this sport than he thought. But does he have what it takes to make a real splash?

Double Play at Short

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 May 1995

Danny Walker is one of the best players the team has; in fact, his adoptive parents and sister consider him a shoo-in for the shortstop position on the All-Star team. But that was before Tammy Aiken, the opposition's new "hot dog" shortstop, showed up. Danny has a sinking feeling the newcomer is as good as he is--a feeling her stats back up. And yet something besides her threatening to steal the All-Star spot from him is bothering him. The more he watches her, the more he becomes convinced that he's seen her--or someone like her--play before. Why does Tammy seem so familiar?

Baseball Turnaround

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 May 1997

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

Prime Time Pitcher

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 June 1998

When Koby Caplan, pitcher for Monticello Middle School, becomes star of a local TV documentary, he must deal with the problem of being a celebrity.

Roller Hockey Radicals

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 April 1998

The Year Mom Won the Pennant

by Matt Christopher and Foster Caddell

Published 1 May 1973

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.

Return Of The Home Run Kid

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 January 1948

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.

Wingman On Ice

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 September 1993

Tod is sure his new hockey stick will improve his game. But when his team loses, he realizes that good stickhandling needs practice as well as good equipment. He vows not to use the stick until he deserves it, but will he earn that right this season?

Long Shot For Paul

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 September 1990

Glenn Marlett is determined to make his brother Paul, who is developmentally disabled, a decent basketball player.

Out At Second

by Matt Christopher

Published 8 February 2011

Should Manny keep his promise - even if it means putting his friend in jeopardy?

When the Grizzlies' first baseman is sidelined two days before the playoffs, catcher Manny Griffin and second baseman Stu Fletcher take it upon themselves to help his replacement, Sean Wilson, become a better player. The three practice together and all is going well - until Sean unleashes a wild throw that hits Stu right in the head! Stu is dazed but won't let Manny call for help. In fact, he makes Manny promise not to say anything about the injury. 'I'm perfectly fine,' he insists. 'And the team needs me.'

A few days later, however, Stu starts acting funny. Manny realizes then that his friend is anything but fine. Now he faces a difficult decision: should he break his promise - or keep silent and hope that he's not putting Stu in the danger's path?

Tight End

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 March 1981

A high school football player believes the harassment he is experiencing on and off the field is due to his father's prison record.

Line Drive to Short

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 April 1995

Touchdown for Tommy

by Matt Christopher, Foster Caddell, and Matthew F Christopher

Published 1 October 1985

Slam Dunk

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 August 2004

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.

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....

Top Wing

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 January 1994

Dana Bellamy searches for the truth behind the fire for which his father is being blamed.

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.

Baseball Pals

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 October 1972