Book Series · 9 Books

Peach Street Mudders Books

In order from The Hit-Away Kid to The Catcher's Mask. Part of Matt Christopher Sports Classics.

The Peach Street Mudders series is a set of 9 chapter books by Matt Christopher, published between 1988 and 1998. Written for ages 7–9, most books run about 65 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$858

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1988

The Hit-Away Kid

By Matt Christopher

A young batter faces a moral dilemma when a rival pitcher challenges his ethics.

60 pages· 6,385 words· Est. 1 hour read

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Summary: Barry McGee, the Peach Street Mudders' star batter, loves winning, even if it means bending the rules. But when rival pitcher Alec Frost steals from his family and challenges him to hit two home runs to win it back, Barry must decide: play fair or risk everything? As the game approaches, Barry grapples with his desire for victory and the true meaning of sportsmanship. Will he choose integrity over pride, or will his ambition lead him astray? The stakes are high, and the outcome uncertain in this gripping tale of ethics and competition.

The complete set

Peach Street Mudders Series

9 books · Published 1988–1998

Series

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$858

The Hit-Away Kid

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1988

A young batter faces a moral dilemma when a rival pitcher challenges his ethics.

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$499

The Spy on Third Base

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1990

A baseball player faces threats over his uncanny predictive abilities.

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$899

Centerfield Ballhawk

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1992

Can Jose overcome his batting struggles to match his father's legacy?

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$395

Man Out at First

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1993

A baseball player must regain his confidence or lose his spot forever.

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$395

Zero's Slider

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1994

Zero's injured thumb unlocks a game-changing pitch. Can he keep it and save the team?

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$450

Shadow Over Second

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1996

A baseball star battles superstition and sabotage to break a record.

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$450

Stranger in Right Field

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1997

Alfie must decide whether to help a rival who might take his spot on the team.

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$899

All-Star Fever

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1997

A young athlete's guilt jeopardizes his all-star dreams.

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$1700

The Catcher's Mask

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998

A struggling catcher finds a mysterious mask that transforms his game.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Peach Street Mudders series?

There are 9 books in the Peach Street Mudders series. It began with The Hit-Away Kid in 1988, and the newest book, The Catcher's Mask, was published in 1998.