Sports

Seventh grader Ian Shin loves his baseball team -- they're like a family. So when Ian's dad's valuable signed baseball goes missing after a team sleepover, he can't believe it. The culprit could only be the pitcher, Hunter Yates. Not only is he new, but...

Brian Worth Jr. is excited to try out for his middle school's basketball team. His hoop dreams are in jeopardy, though, after his dad forces him to volunteer at the local senior center. But Brian really needs to practice -- he's always relied on his...

Seventh grader Ian Shin loves his baseball team -- they're like a family. So when Ian's dad's valuable signed baseball goes missing after a team sleepover, he can't believe it. The culprit could only be the pitcher, Hunter Yates. Not only is he new, but...

Jasmine used to love dance. Now she struggles to hold on to that love as her dance team trains for a big competition. Jasmine's teammates are bickering, and when their teacher suggests that Jasmine might not have what it takes to be on the team, Jasmine...

The Eagles have two talented defensive linemen who tackle the game of football in opposite ways. Mike Bravis outmuscles his opponents, while Trenton Kubrick prefers to outsmart them. The two defensive stars may have different playstyles, but the outcome...

Isaac Foster is far from cold-hearted, but this talented freestyler is pretty rigid in his ways. He's efficient, calculating, and believes there's a best way to do every trick in the book. Kai Palakiko, on the other hand, is an open-minded former surfer...

Matty is the team captain of the local soccer club, the Strikers. His team is talented, but Matty can't help but feel that something's missing. He hasn't improved in a while, and wonders if he needs to switch things up in order to keep improving. So, he...

Jake Thorson, the Vikings team captain, gets all the credit. He leads the team in home runs, and everybody loves him for it -- that is, everyone but his brother, Luke. Luke isn't popular, and he hasn't hit a single home run -- but he does have the team's...

Marco wants to play baseball, but he's too young. Instead, he joins a T-ball team. He gets lots of new equipment, but is he ready to hit off the tee?

These books are the perfect introduction to the world of safe, appealing graphic novels. Each story uses familiar topics, repeating patterns, and core vocabulary words appropriate for a beginning reader. Combine the entertaining story with comic book...

Kyle's team is ready for the kickball tournament. They have practiced kicking, catching, and running. Now it's time to kick it in the big game!

David likes soccer, but he doesn't like being goalie. When it's his turn at the net, he tries a new trick. David is ready to even the score!

Olivia is fast, strong, and can catch. She loves flag football, but the boys won't let her play. With a little luck, Olivia might find herself in the end zone.

In this perfectly pitched novel-in-letters, autistic eleven-year-old Vivy Cohen won't let anything stop her from playing baseball--not when she has a major-league star as her pen pal. Vivy Cohen is determined. She's had enough of playing catch in the...

Maple Run Stables is Leah's home away from home. She loves the people, the horses, and the atmosphere. Sadly, Leah's family is moving, and the new stable is the exact opposite. Leah feels out of place immediately. Even worse, the other riders bully her...

Maple Run Stables is Leah's home away from home. She loves the people, the horses, and the atmosphere. Sadly, Leah's family is moving, and the new stable is the exact opposite. Leah feels out of place immediately. Even worse, the other riders bully her...

Ollie Overwing is one of the best pitchers to ever flap into an Owls baseball jersey. Raised and taught to wing baseballs by his mother, Ollie's array of pitches is as pretty as his plumage. But when an umpire makes a stand, can Ollie follow the rules,...

Spikelle Jordan is the star point guard for the Hedgehogs. The only thing more amazing than her super spin move or dig-down defense is her awesome ability to take over a basketball game in the clutch. Unfortunately for Spikelle, her Hedgehog teammates...

Bobby Longbeak is a wide receiver for the Wild Turkeys who specializes in making highlight-reel touchdown catches on the football field. But when his end zone celebrations cross the line, yellow penalty flags fly. It's clear that Bobby Longbeak can't...

Lenni Rainleaf would be one heck of a soccer player for the Sloths if she could... uh, what was I going to say? Oh yeah... if she could concentrate. But she can't. Well, not for longer than a few seconds, at least. Which creates a major... um... oh yeah,...

Tane Kalana is a natural on the water. He rides waves with ease and looks good doing it. But being talented tends to put a target on your back, and Cody Hannigan has his sights set on taking Tane down a notch. Cody challenges him to a surfer showdown at...

From the author of the Ballpark Mysteries comes the coolest sports club around--the Most Valuable Players! The MVP kids can't wait to play in the big football game. That is, until they catch a glimpse of their opponents! The team from Hamilton...

From the author of the Ballpark Mysteries comes a brand-new sports-themed chapter book series featuring the coolest club around--the Most Valuable Players! The MVP club wants to save an old field house close to their school. They could turn it into...

Perfect for sports-loving kids and fans of books by Mike Lupica, book two in the Triple Threat series by New York Times bestselling author John Feinstein delivers a hard-hitting account of prejudice and perseverance on the basketball court. It's...

Del plays striker on his high school soccer team, the Cardinals, and they've gone almost three seasons undefeated. To Del, it's just a game, but some of the players think winning is all that matters. When an ugly tackle results in a major loss for the...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes a challenging and heartwarming coming-of-age story about a softball player looking to prove herself on and off the field. Shenice Lockwood, captain of the Fulton Firebirds, is hyper-focused when...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes a challenging and heartwarming coming-of-age story about a softball player looking to prove herself on and off the field. Shenice Lockwood, captain of the Fulton Firebirds, is hyper-focused when...

It's been a year since Robert's brother died, and Robert is miserable. He no longer cares about school or friends, and he's angry all the time. When Robert is forced to join the soccer team, he wants to hate it. But the team's energy is contagious...

It's been a year since Robert's brother died, and Robert is miserable. He no longer cares about school or friends, and he's angry all the time. When Robert is forced to join the soccer team, he wants to hate it. But the team's energy is contagious...

Last season, James was so close to winning the regional wrestling championship. He just couldn't beat a kid named Tristan. But he's been training, and this year, he is ready. So when Tristan moves to the area and shows up at James's team practice, James...

Last season, James was so close to winning the regional wrestling championship. He just couldn't beat a kid named Tristan. But he's been training, and this year, he is ready. So when Tristan moves to the area and shows up at James's team practice, James...

Last year, Belle was the fastest runner on her team. This year, she's determined to stay on top--to stay the team's GOAT. So when two new, superfast runners join the team and beat her in practice, Belle starts to worry. But she's got a plan. She'll train...

Last year, Belle was the fastest runner on her team. This year, she's determined to stay on top--to stay the team's GOAT. So when two new, superfast runners join the team and beat her in practice, Belle starts to worry. But she's got a plan. She'll train...

Nina's basketball dreams have been dashed. After moving to a small town, she learns her new school doesn't have enough players to form a girls b-ball team. Nina is bummed until she finds out the boys team is short one player--and anyone can try out. Nina...

Nina's basketball dreams have been dashed. After moving to a small town, she learns her new school doesn't have enough players to form a girls b-ball team. Nina is bummed until she finds out the boys team is short one player--and anyone can try out. Nina...

Long-time gymnast Brielle decides to join a competitive cheerleading team, while keeping her spot on the gymnastics team. She figures the practice schedules don't conflict, so she shouldn't have any trouble managing the two sports. But things don't go as...

Juniper Jackson is the tallest girl on the team. She might also be the least interested. But with her dad as the coach and the kind of height that gives her a serious advantage -- Juniper needs to figure out how to find something to love about the game.

Long-time gymnast Brielle decides to join a competitive cheerleading team, while keeping her spot on the gymnastics team. She figures the practice schedules don't conflict, so she shouldn't have any trouble managing the two sports. But things don't go as...

Juniper Jackson is the tallest girl on the team. She might also be the least interested. But with her dad as the coach and the kind of height that gives her a serious advantage -- Juniper needs to figure out how to find something to love about the game.

Jack has the talent to be a big-time hockey player just like his older sister. Can Jack find a way to slip out of his sister's shadow and become a hockey phenom in his own right?