Matt Christopher

  • 201

    Catalog books

  • 122

    Works

  • 1973 to 2021

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Matt Christopher wrote energetic, sports-centered stories for young readers that put kids on the field, court, or track. His books on baseball, football, hockey, and dirt biking focus on competition, teamwork, and personal growth through action-packed scenes and accessible, page-turning prose.

Titles like Catch That Pass!, Baseball Pals, and Dirt Bike Racer pair fast-paced plots with relatable youth protagonists facing challenges both on and off the playing surface. Christopher’s straightforward style emphasizes resilience, fair play, and the thrill of mastering a sport.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Short, action-driven youth sports stories • Focus on baseball and football • Fast plots with clear moral choices

Genres and themes: Sports fiction for middle readers • Teamwork and perseverance • Coming-of-age moments

Who this author is best for: Good for young readers who enjoy realistic sports action, quick pacing, and characters growing through competition.

Start with a sport you like—baseball or football titles typically showcase his approach—and pick shorter chapter books for reluctant readers.

Top Books To Start With

  1. On the Field with ... Julie Foudy (Matt Christopher Sports Biographies)

    Little Brown & Co • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 128 pages.

  2. On the Field with Terrell Davis

    Little Brown & Co • 2000 • quick commitment

    You enjoy Matt Christopher’s sports-for-kids storytelling and clear play-by-play scenes | You’re curious about Terrell D…

  3. At the Plate with...Sammy Sosa (Matt Christopher Sports Biographies)

    Little Brown & Co • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 128 pages.

  4. Spike It!

    Little Brown & Co • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 144 pages.

  5. Roller Hockey Radicals (Matt Christopher Sports Classics)

    Little Brown & Co • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 160 pages.

  6. At the Plate with...Ken Griffey Jr. (Matt Christopher Sports Biographies)

    Little Brown & Co • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 121 pages.

  7. Double Play at Short (Classics Series , No 52)

    Little Brown & Co • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 160 pages.

  8. Great Moments in Football History

    Little Brown & Co • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 128 pages.

  9. On The Field With Emmitt Smith

    Little Brown & Co • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 122 pages.

  10. On the Ice With...Wayne Gretzky

    Little Brown & Co • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 133 pages.

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