Matt Christopher





Matt Christopher

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Matt Christopher is the writer young readers turn to when they're looking for fast-paced, action-packed sports novels. He is the best-selling author of more than one hundred sports books for young readers.

Matt Christopher is America's bestselling sports writer for children, with more than 100 books and sales approaching six million copies. In 1992, Matt Christopher talked about being a children's book author.

"I became interested in writing when I was 14, a freshman in high school. I was selling magazines such as the Saturday Evening Post, Country Gentleman, and Liberty, and I would read the stories, particularly the adventure and mystery stories, and think how wonderful it would be to be able to write stories and make a living at it. I also...more


Average rating: 3.69 · 4,117 ratings · 464 reviews · 278 distinct works
The Kid Who Only Hit Homers
3.74 of 5 stars 3.74 avg rating — 333 ratings — published 1986 — 12 editions
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Catcher with a Glass Arm
3.64 of 5 stars 3.64 avg rating — 168 ratings — published 1985 — 5 editions
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Return of the Home Run Kid
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3.76 of 5 stars 3.76 avg rating — 170 ratings — published 1948 — 8 editions
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Tough to Tackle
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3.75 of 5 stars 3.75 avg rating — 129 ratings — published 1971 — 8 editions
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Soccer Halfback
3.6 of 5 stars 3.60 avg rating — 131 ratings — published 1978 — 7 editions
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Ice Magic
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3.71 of 5 stars 3.71 avg rating — 113 ratings — published 1973 — 6 editions
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Touchdown for Tommy
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3.6 of 5 stars 3.60 avg rating — 105 ratings — published 1959 — 2 editions
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Miracle at the Plate
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3.44 of 5 stars 3.44 avg rating — 104 ratings — published 1967 — 5 editions
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The Great Quarterback Switch
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3.79 of 5 stars 3.79 avg rating — 90 ratings — published 1984 — 5 editions
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Catch That Pass!
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3.74 of 5 stars 3.74 avg rating — 91 ratings — published 1969 — 6 editions
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