Matt Christopher

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Vermont

Over one million copies sold! A baseball fan learns the true meaning of success in this beloved classic that will capture the imaginations of a new generation of young readers. Sylvester loves baseball, but he isn't exactly what you'd call a good hitter. Even though he wants nothing more than to join his neighborhood team, the Hooper Redbirds, he's sure he'll never do anything more than warm the bench. But then he meets the mysterious Mr. Baruth who promises to make Sylvester one of the best players ever. Suddenly, Sylvester goes from the worst player on the team to the kid who can only hit homers. With his overnight success, however, come tough questions. Will Sylvester ever learn the true meaning of teamwork? And what will happen when he has to learn to stand on his own? This beloved story about baseball, confidence, perseverance, and being a good teammate is a modern classic and sure to win over a new generation of young sports fans.

The Kid Who Only Hit Homers

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#paperback #baseball #catcherwithaglassarm #juvenile #kids #series #sports #juvenilefiction 

Minnesota

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.

Catcher with a Glass Arm

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Sylvester Coddmyer III, star of "The Kid Who Only Hit Homers" and "Return of the Home Run Kid" is about to face his biggest challenge yet. He sprains his ankle and wonders how he will hit homers--or even singles--when every swing means pain.

Texas

Comeback of the Home Run Kid

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Who doesn’t love a good baseball story? Originally published in 1954, this book tells the story of Martin and his lucky bat. It’s definitely for the baseball lovers! #paperback #baseball #sports #Champions


North Carolina

This Matt Christopher classic story of a boy and his lucky baseball bat will capture readers' imaginations while teaching them vital lessons about the importance of friendship, teamwork, and believing in themselves.


When Martin moves to a new neighborhood, he wants nothing more than to make a good impression on his new teammates. After all, Martin loves baseball more than anything, and all he wants is to prove he's worth his spot on the team. And with his lucky baseball bat in hand, what could go wrong?


But when that same lucky baseball bat goes missing, Martin completely loses his ability to play baseball. But even though he's lost his talent, Martin might just find something else: the value of friendship, his own confidence, and maybe, just maybe, a place on the team.


Celebrating over six decades on bookshelves, this classic, timeless story of baseball, friendship, and confidence continues to captivate and delight new generations of readers.

The Lucky Baseball Bat (50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition)

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Joey is sure he will not get along with the exchange student from Nicaragua who is staying with his family for a year, but they find common ground on the baseball field.

Stealing Home

The Little League World Series is within reach

Two weeks of intense competition remain to decide the final teams for the Little League World Series. This year, the anticipation is high as it's possible that both of the previous final two teams will return, a very rare occurrence. And those are the teams Carter and Liam now play for! These two players, one from each team, are thinking the same thought: How can I play against my best friend?

Join Liam and Carter as they work their way to the Little League World Series in this thrilling series.

Perfect Game

Skeeter is the best batter in the league but seems to be all thumbs when fielding or trying to make friends.

Miracle at the Plate

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A classic sports story from bestselling author Matt Christopher.

The journey to the Little League World Series continues with two new teams and fierce competition

Little League Baseball players Liam and Carter are still adjusting to changes since Liam's family moved across the country to California. Liam is faced with having to prove himself all over again to his new teammates. Carter, on the other hand, is having his best season ever. His pitches are unstoppable and it looks like his team might just sweep the competition. That is, until a new pitcher hits the scene.

District Doubleheader

The Kid Who Only Hits Homers, Return of the Home Run Kid, Baseball Pals, Catcher with a Glass Arm, Challenge at Second Base

A collection of baseball stories by the popular author.

Matt Christopher's All-Star Lineup

A miserable memory dogs Keith's every move Keith Stedman dropped the pass. The game-winning, undefeated-record-making pass that would have made him a hero instead of a loser. Now, a year later, that missed pass still haunts him, so much so that he's considering quitting football for good. His friends and family finally convince him to stick with it, but Keith's troubles are far from over. Another player is out for his position and seems determined to do everything he can to keep the dropped pass memory alive in the minds of the whole team - including Keith. Can Keith overcome his own obsession with the past and succeed in the present?

Football Nightmare

It's an all star showdown...

The journey to the Little League Baseball® World Series continues! The Forest Park All-Star teammates are moving on to Sectionals competition. Carter Jones leads the charge with a devastating pitch that leaves batters blinking in confusion. Forest Park looks unstoppable--until a long-held grudge threatens to break apart the team and end its postseason journey.

Catcher Liam McGrath, Carter's cousin, knows all about grudges. But if he's going to succeed on his California All-Star team, he has to put them aside and work together with a rival-turned-teammate.

Do they have what it takes to make it to the Little League Baseball® World Series?


© 2013 Little League Baseball, Incorporated.

State Showdown

The first book in an epic series about family, friendship, and baseball

Eleven-year-old cousins catcher Liam McGrath and pitcher Carter Jones grew up playing baseball together. Now, their team is on the verge of winning the greatest championship of all: the Little League Baseball World Series. To reach the title match, however, they must first beat their number one rivals from Southern California. Little do they know that the game will prove to be just the first challenge they'll face on their road to the championships.

Play Ball!

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Nebraska

Last year, Sylvester was the "kid who only hit homers," but this season it seems as if he cannot do anything right.

Return of the Home Run Kid

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New York

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

Long Shot for Paul

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Young Reader includes 12 black and white photos.  No dog earred pages only black line on bottom spine #paperback #sports #legend #basketball

Legends in Sports 2008

Don't miss this action-packed and informative look at the life and achievements of a basketball legend!

Matt Christopher, the number one sports writer for kids, profiles basketball superstar Michael Jordan, covering his childhood, college career, rookie years, professional career highlights, and even his short stint in minor league baseball. Written in Matt Christopher's easy-to-read style and complete with incredible photos and Michael Jordan's key stats, this comprehensive biography will entertain and educate.

Michael Jordan

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Legends in Sports

This beloved sports classic tells the story of an ordinary boy who loves his friends and teammates--and suddenly becomes a hero after a single afternoon turns his life upside down. 



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 his team and the rest of the town continue to laud Rob's heroic act, Rob realizes he doesn't want the attention and any unearned accolades that come with it. Kids will learn that doing what is right should be the norm, not the exception.

Soccer Hero

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There Are Two Sides to Every Story...

Renny Harding and Bryce McCormack both want to win the championship. When they meet face-to-face they discover that they have a lot in common, but can friendship grow where fierce soccer rivalry exists?

Soccer Duel

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Stephanie Peters

Kentucky

Outstanding. Unbelievable. Mindblowing. These are just a few of the words used to describe the talents of LeBron James. He was a sensation in his early days playing AAU ball in Akron, Ohio-and continued to amaze through his four years as a high school phenomenon. Now going into his fifth year as a star of the Cleveland Cavaliers, he is touted as the best player in basketball today. And for good reason: his dunks are monstrous, his no-look passes are things of beauty, his three-pointers seem effortless. But even more importantly, he is that one-of-a-kind superstar whose main goal isn't to rack up the stats-it's to make his team better.

On the Court with... LeBron James

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Louisiana

Zero's Slider and Man Out At First #61

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Zero's Slider

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Penny Farrell, captain and third baseman of the Hawks softball team, tries to uncover the reason for the strange behavior of two teammates who have also suddenly turned into super athletes.

Supercharged Infield

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Delaware

3 Vintage Books by Matt Christopher 

Dirt Bike Racer 

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Is Ron's luck on the track about to run out? When Ron finds a dirt bike at the bottom of a lake, he can't believe his luck. But the bike needs fixing up and that takes money. When he takes a job doing yard work for a former dirt bike racer, he's convinced he's finally going to make his dream of racing come true. Little does he suspect that the job will lead him to the one person who can threaten his dream....

Dirt Bike Racer

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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.

On the Field with... Peyton and Eli Manning

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3 Books

Twelve-year-old Mark has problems with Vince, the captain of his soccer team.

The Comeback Challenge

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Who is the new player on the Peach Street Mudders, and how can Alfie Maples help him improve his game?

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