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Man Out at First (Peach Street Mudders): A Peach Street Mudders Story

by Matt Christopher & Ellen Beier

A young baseball player loses his confidence after being hit in the chest by a fast moving ball.

The Comeback Challenge

by Matt Christopher

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...

The Catcher's Mask: A Peach Street Mudders Story

by Matt Christopher & Bert Dodson

Mudders' catcher Rudy Calhoun is having a bad season behind the plate until, at a yard sale, he buys a used catcher's mask that greatly improves his playing.

Tennis Ace: Steve must tell his father the truth... before it's too late!

by Matt Christopher

Steve wishes he had as much drive to win at tennis as his older sister, Ginny. He knows nothing would please his father more. But the truth is, Ginny is the real tennis ace in the family. It's frustrating for...

Steve Young (In the Huddle with ): In the Huddle with

by Matt Christopher

Matt Christopher, the number one sports writer for kids, covers the childhood experiences, college careers, rookie years, and current professional standing of this outstanding athlete. It provides exciting play-by-play...

Soccer Hero

by Stephanie Peters & Matt Christopher

Rob Lasher is just an ordinary soccer player, good at the game, but not great. Then one afternoon, he saves his coach's life in front of all his teammates. Suddenly, he's the team's hero. As some members of...

The Spy on Third Base

by Matthew F Christopher

A third baseman is sick with anxiety about whether or not to help his team by using his knack for knowing where the batter is going to hit the ball.

Soccer Halfback

by Matthew F Christopher

Jabber Morris has his heart set on playing soccer, but his family is pressuring him to play football. Tension at home builds when Jabber's brother suspects him of stealing. Now he has to tell his uncle that...

All-Star Fever: A Peach Street Mudders Story

by Matt Christopher & Anna Dewdney

Bus Mercer, shortstop for the Peach Steet Mudders, wants desperately to be picked for the county all-star team, but he breaks his parents' rules for riding his new bike, and feelings of guilt affect his game....

Double Play at Short

by Matt Christopher & Karen Meyer

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...

The Dog That Stole Football Plays

by Matt Christopher, Daniel Vasconcellos & Bill Ogden

Mike's football team is really put to the test when Harry, his telepathic dog, has to stay home. Can the team win without Harry's supernatural advice?

Shadow Over Second: A Peach Street Mudders Story

by Matt Christopher & Anna Dewdney

Nicky is on his way to breaking the record for most runs batted in, but first he must overcome his superstitions, and someone who doesn't want to see the old record broken.

Soccer 'Cats #6: Heads Up!: Heads Up!

by Matt Christopher

Amanda Caler thought getting a nosebleed during a game was bad, but now things have gone from bad to worse--she finds she's afraid of the ball now! And if that's not bad enough, it looks like someone is trying...

Soccer 'Cats #3: Secret Weapon: Secret Weapon

Soccer's Cats #3

by Matt Christopher

Lisa Gaddy is a starting fullback for the 'Cats and she plays her position well -- except for one thing. She's small for her age, so her throw-ins from the sidelines don't go very far. Sometimes the ball winds...

Skateboard Renegade: Is image everything?

by Matt Christopher

Buzz cut or ponytail? Grunge look? Tattoo, body paint, or earring? How about none of the above? When Zach takes up skateboarding, he doesn't realize that he's expected to look a certain way -- and cop a certain...

Johnny No Hit

by Matthew F Christopher & Ray Burns

Threatened by a beating if he hits against Roy's pitching, Johnny almost loses a ballgame for his team.

The Pigeon With the Tennis Elbow

by Matthew F Christopher

Kevin O'Toole, playing in a tennis tournament, meets a talking pigeon who turns out to be his great uncle and gives him tennis tips.

Ice Magic

by Matthew F Christopher

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

Challenge at Second Base

by Matthew F Christopher

CHALLENGE AT SECOND BASE Stan Martin's chances of playing second base seem next to zero at the start of the season. His rival for the position, Gary Newman, looks tough to beat. Stan loves baseball-maybe even...

Catcher with a Glass Arm

by Matthew F Christopher

A young baseball player struggles to overcome his fear of a pitched ball, improve his throwing, and somehow redeem himself in the eyes of his teammates.