Matt Christopher

Talent and long practice improves Mel's value on the basketball's team starting lineup but how can he surmount the prejudice of a white teammate who conspires to keep him in the background.

Representing a pro football player whom his son admires brings a lawyer closer to his young son.

"Chico Romez is new to the Royals baseball team but all the players welcome him and his ability in the outfield. All except String Becker, that is. The first baseman and most popular memeber of the team yells at Chico, snubs him on and off the field and makes fun of Chico's love of diving and swimming. What will it take for Chico to prove himself to String?"--P. [4] of cover.

When his telepathic dog Harry is grounded for nipping another dog, Mike wonders how he'll ever make it through the baseball game without his advice and encouragement. Sequel to "The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter."

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.

Mark, center for his middle school's soccer team, the Scorpions, must cope with his parents' divorce and a teammate who holds a grudge against him.

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

Sandy is drawn unknowingly into a shoplifting incident, but when his community service involves baseball he meets people who help him finally put the past behind him.

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 about his own adoption.

Now playing on different teams, twelve-year-old cousins--and best friends--Carter and Liam must compete against each other at the Little League World Series.