Christopher, Matt

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Takedown

1990
As he is helped by an assistant referee to prepare for a wrestling match with the neighborhood bully, Sean begins to wonder if his mentor could be his long-lost father.

No arm in left field

1974
A poor throwing arm and prejudice from one white boy keep a black junior high student from completely enjoying his position on the baseball team.

On the field with-- Derek Jeter

2000
Discusses the personal life and baseball career of the young man from Michigan who achieved his dream to play shortstop for the New York Yankees.

Snowboard maverick

1997
Having just begun to learn how to snowboard, thirteen-year-old Dennis faces a frightening challenge when he allows a bully to shame him into racing on a difficult slope.

Center court sting

1998
Daren's tendency to blame everyone but himself when anything goes wrong causes problems with his best friend, with a young neighbor who idolizes him, and with one of his basketball teammates.

Catcher with a glass arm

1992
Jody can't throw the baseball hard, so it usually falls short of its mark. Then one day he gets beaned with a ball and must overcome fear and humiliation.

Penalty shot

1997
Jeff, already worried about losing his place on the hockey team because of low grades, suddenly finds himself the victim of sabotage in the form of forged papers.

The catcher's mask

a Peach Street Mudders story
1998
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.

All-Star fever

a Peach Street Mudders story
1995
Bus Mercer, shortstop for the Peach Street 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.

Mountain bike mania

1998
Sixth-grader Will is looking for an after-school activity, but when he joins the mountain biking club, his old friendships and values are challenged.

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