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Books by Matt Christopher | Wonderlit

Books by Matt Christopher

100 books · Ages 6–13

Known for the Matt Christopher Sports Classics and Matt Christopher Sports series, Matt Christopher writes middle grade for ages 6–13, alongside 23 standalone books, exploring themes of sports, resilience & perseverance, starting a new activity.

Series

Soccer Halfback

The Year Mom Won the Pennant

Dirt Bike Racer

Matt Christopher Sports Classics

21 books · Ages 8–12

Touchdown for Tommy

Great Moments in Basketball History

Baseball Turnaround

Matt Christopher Sports

3 books · Ages 7–12

The Hit-Away Kid

Man Out at First

The Catcher's Mask

Peach Street Mudders

3 books · Ages 6–10

Return of the Home Run Kid

Comeback of the Home Run Kid

The Home Run Kid

2 books · Ages 8–12

Emmitt Smith

Mia Hamm

Terrell Davis

On the Field With...

6 books · Ages 8–12

On the Course with... Tiger Woods

Derek Jeter

On the Field with Derek Jeter

Matt Christopher Sports Biographies

10 books · Ages 8–12

Jeff Gordon

On the Track with...

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Captain Contest

Master of Disaster

Heads Up!

7 books · Ages 6–10

Football Nightmare

Catching Waves

Matt Christopher Sports Stories

2 books · Ages 8–13

At the Plate with... Ichiro

At the Plate with Mo Vaughn

At the Plate with...

2 books · Ages 8–12

Nothin' But Net

Nothin' But Net

1 book · Ages 8–12

One Smooth Move

Wild Ride

Rock On

The Extreme Team

8 books · Ages 6–12

On the Court With... Yao Ming

On the Court With...

1 book · Ages 8–12

Jackie Robinson

Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Michael Jordan

Legends in Sports

3 books · Ages 8–12

The Super Bowl

The World Series

Legendary Sports Events

2 books · Ages 8–12

On the Court with... Jennifer Capriati

On the Court with...

1 book · Ages 8–12

The New York Yankees

Legendary Sports Teams

1 book · Ages 8–12

Babe Ruth

Matt Christopher's Sports Legends

1 book · Ages 7–11

In the Huddle with... John Elway

1 book · Ages 8–12

On the Field with... Julie Foudy

On the Field with...

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of Little Lefty

Matt Christopher

For the child who feels overlooked because of their size, this classic story shows how big heart and steady practice can

Cover of Tough to Tackle

Tough to Tackle

Matt Christopher

Boots deals with the sting of not being a quarterback before finding the grit and excitement of playing on the line as a

Cover of Dirt Bike Runaway

Dirt Bike Runaway

Matt Christopher

For the child who feels misunderstood and dreams of independence. A runaway boy finds purpose and a sense of belonging t

Cover of Face-Off

Matt Christopher

A young hockey player struggles to stay in the game when his intense fear of the flying puck begins to hold him back on

Cover of Catch That Pass!

Catch That Pass!

Matt Christopher

Jim has the talent to be a star linebacker, but he must find a way to move past his fear of being tackled to truly help

Cover of The Diamond Champs

The Diamond Champs

Matt Christopher

For the child who loves the thrill of the game but also enjoys a good mystery, this classic sports story follows a team

Cover of Long Shot for Paul

Long Shot for Paul

Matt Christopher

Glenn is a determined brother who won't give up on teaching Paul, who has developmental disabilities, how to master the

Cover of Too Hot to Handle

Too Hot to Handle

Matt Christopher

A young baseball player struggles to step out from his family's shadow and prove he has what it takes on the diamond.

Cover of Challenge at Second Base

Challenge at Second Base

Matt Christopher

For the child feeling the pressure of competition and doubting their own talents when a new, skilled peer joins the team

Cover of The Hockey Machine

The Hockey Machine

Matt Christopher

What starts as a ride in a limousine turns into a nightmare when hockey star Steve Crandall is kidnapped by a boy genius

Cover of Top Wing

Matt Christopher

Dana Bellamy is determined to uncover the truth and clear his father's name after a devastating fire leaves his family f

Cover of Shoot for the Hoop

Shoot for the Hoop

Matt Christopher

Rusty Young is determined to join the summer basketball league, but first he must convince his parents that his diabetes

Cover of The Comeback Challenge

The Comeback Challenge

Matt Christopher

Middle school soccer star Mark struggles to keep his head in the game while dealing with his parents' divorce and a team

Cover of Roller Hockey Radicals

Roller Hockey Radicals

Matt Christopher

Kirby Childs is the new kid in town and he has to prove he has the skills and the heart to earn a spot on the local roll

Cover of Spike It!

Matt Christopher

Thirteen-year-old Jamie struggles with her new stepsister, especially when they both end up on the same competitive voll

Cover of Goalkeeper in Charge

Goalkeeper in Charge

Matt Christopher

Shy Tina Esparza loves being part of a team, but her world shifts when her coach moves her to the one position where she

Cover of The Olympics Legendary Sports Events

The Olympics Legendary Sports Events

Matt Christopher, Stephanie True Peters

For the young sports fan who wants to know how the world's biggest competition began and the legendary athletes who made

Cover of Soccer Duel

Matt Christopher

The pressure of the game tests a new bond when showy Bryce and talented, quiet Renny must decide if their rivalry will c

Cover of Power Pitcher

Matt Christopher

Jimmie insists on being the team’s pitcher despite his teammates' doubts, but his selfish ambition threatens to cost the

Cover of Skateboard Tough

Skateboard Tough

Matt Christopher

Brett unearths a mysterious skateboard called The Lizard in his backyard, but its effortless power makes him wonder if s

Cover of Ice Magic

Matt Christopher

Twin brothers discover a mysterious toy hockey game that somehow predicts exactly what will happen on the real ice befor

Cover of Tight End

Matt Christopher

A high school football player must find his strength on the field while facing harsh harassment fueled by rumors about h

Cover of Wheel Wizards

Matt Christopher

After a spinal injury changes everything, an athlete discovers the fast-paced world of wheelchair basketball and finds h

By Age Range

The Hit-Away Kid

The Catcher's Mask

The Captain Contest

Little Lefty

Soccer Halfback

Touchdown for Tommy

Little Lefty

Soccer Halfback

Touchdown for Tommy

Common Themes

Sports Resilience & Perseverance Starting a New Activity Discovering a Talent Self-Confidence & Identity Teamwork & Collaboration Friendship & Social School Life

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