Books written by Rich Wallace

Playing Without the Ball

Abandoned by his parents, and overlooked by his basketball coach, Jay's senior year seems a waste--playing basketball on a church league with other "rejects.
Kickers #2: Fake Out

He'd been faked out, and it had cost the Bobcats a goal. “Let's move!” shouted Mark. “There's still time.” But time was running out quickly. The Bobcats moved up the field, but the Panthers were playing tight defense.
The Roar of the Crowd: Winning Season

But Manny refuses to give up; he's as tough as anyone out there and he's fast. He's got the season to prove to Coach, his teammates, and himself that he has the talent to earn the roar of the crowd.
Climbing the Hill

Devin's strength in running hills helps him to win for the first time all season.
A Deadly Fall

Stu hears a voice calling him late one night and leaves his house to investigate.
Room of Woe

Max's parents assure him he has nothing to fear at Aunt Ida's house.
The Roar of the Crowd

After years of playing nothing but soccer in Hudson City, New Jersey, Manny has to work very hard to play on the middle school football team, using determination, speed, and smarts to make up for being small and inexperienced.
War and Watermelon

By the author of the Winning Season series.
Fast Company

He blew on the frames , wiped them on his shirt , and put them on . “ You think tonight was quick ? ” he said . “ Just wait , Manuel . You ain't seen nothing . " 7 Basketbal M anny slept in on Saturday . It 49 • Fast Company.
Fast Company: Winning Season #3

Manny Ramos is the fastest guy on the Hudson City Youth football team—maybe even the fastest in his school—so the new track club seems perfect for him.
Double-crossed at Cactus Flats: An Up2U Western Adventure

Up2U Adventures?where the ending is Up2U! When young Archer and his partner, Bull, find a silver vein in the Arizona desert, they think they will be rich. But Cactus Flats is a town with many dangers and men waiting to double-cross them.
Race Against Time: The Untold Story of Scipio Jones and the Battle to Save Twelve Innocent Men

Through their in-depth research and consultation with legal experts, award-winning nonfiction authors Sandra and Rich Wallace examine the complex proceedings and an unsung African American early civil rights hero.
Bound by Ice: A True North Pole Survival Story

They are the coauthors of Babe Conquers the World ; The Teachers March !, an Orbis Pictus Honor Book ; and Race Against Time , an ALA Notable Book . Visit sandraneilwallace.com and richwallacebooks.com .
Game-Day Jitters

With help from his older brother Larry, nine-year-old Ben learns to cope with his nervousness about the Kickers League playoffs. Includes "Ben's Top Ten Tips for Soccer Players."
Dishes

Nineteen-year-old Danny spends an eventful summer in Maine, looking for romance, working as a "straight" dishwasher in a gay bar, and trying to reconnect with his estranged father.
Hoops Shadow

"Do you believe in ghosts?
Benched

Nine-year-old Ben learns some lessons in self-control and sportsmanship when his behavior on the soccer field gets him sent to the bench.
War & Watermelon

As the summer of 1969 turns to fall in their New Jersey town, 12-year-old Brody plays football in his first year at junior high while his older brother's protest of the war in Vietnam causes tension with their father.
Emergency Quarterback #5: Winning Season

Jason Fiorelli is having a great year as wingback on the Hudson City Hornets.
Benched

Nine-year-old Ben learns some lessons in self-control and sportsmanship when his behavior on the soccer field gets him sent to the bench.