The stories in this new series have a sports theme: learning about competition, cooperation, self-confidence, and teamwork. The writing is solid and the morals prominent, although the books, illustrated with black-and-white drawings, depend on readers' having met the characters previously. [Review covers these Marc Brown Arthur Good Sports Chapter Books titles: Arthur and the Best Coach Ever, Arthur and the Goalie Ghost, Arthur and the Race to Read, Arthur and the Recess Rookie, Arthur and the Seventh-Inning Stretcher.]