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Football Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Football Books for Ages 12–18

As your teenager navigates the high stakes of high school and the search for their own identity, these stories provide a window into the grit and complex teamwork found on the gridiron. This collection of 210 books captures the intense pressure and deep brotherhood of football while exploring the mature themes that define the transition into adulthood.

210 books

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Winning Season #1

The Roar of the Crowd

For the child who feels overlooked because of their size or lacks experience, Manny's journey shows how grit and strateg

Cover of Tough to Tackle

Matt Christopher Sports Stories

Tough to Tackle

Matt Christopher

Boots deals with the sting of not being a quarterback before finding the grit and excitement of playing on the line as a

Cover of The World's Greatest Football Players

Football's Greatest

The World's Greatest Football Players

For the young sports fan who loves stats and stories of legendary greatness. This high-interest guide introduces footbal

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QB 1

Mike Lupica

For the child feeling overshadowed by a sibling's success, this high-stakes sports story explores finding your own voice

Ages 10–14

Cover of Halfback Attack

Matt Christopher Sports Stories

Halfback Attack

Matt Christopher

For the young athlete who loves the game but struggles with the physical or social pressure of competition, especially w

Cover of Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Basketball

Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Basketball

Relive the most legendary moments in basketball history through the stories of the iconic players, intense rivalries, an

Cover of Speed Receiver

Jake Maddox Sports Stories

For the young athlete who relies more on talent than technique. Devon learns that natural speed can only take him so far

Cover of Fantasy Football Math: Using Stats to Score Big in Your League

Math in Sports #1

Fantasy Football Math: Using Stats to Score Big in Your League

Draft a winning team and dominate the league by mastering the statistics and math behind every play on the football fiel

Cover of Football Legends in the Making

Sports Illustrated Kids: Legends in the Making

Football Legends in the Making

Compare the records of greats like Joe Montana and Walter Payton to the rising stars of today to see who will be remembe

Cover of Quarterback Walk-On

Quarterback Walk-On

Thomas J. Dygard

A fourth-string college quarterback suddenly becomes the Saturday starter and must rely on his own clever plan to lead h

Cover of Shut Out

Hamilton High #2

For teens navigating high school social hierarchies and peer pressure. This reimagining of a classic play explores stand

Cover of Football Fugitive

Matt Christopher Sports Stories

Football Fugitive

Matt Christopher

A lawyer finds a way to bridge the gap between his busy career and his young son by representing the boy's favorite prof

Cover of Fantasy League

For the child who loves statistics and strategy more than the field. This story celebrates how a unique talent for analy

Cover of In the Huddle with John Elway

In the Huddle #2

In the Huddle with John Elway

Matt Christopher

For the young athlete who needs to see that even superstars face setbacks, this biography shows how grit and teamwork le

Cover of Game Changers

Game Changers #1

For the child who feels overlooked because of their size, this story celebrates the power of quiet leadership and the co

Cover of Button Down

For the child who feels overlooked because of their size or lacks confidence in their own abilities while navigating big

Cover of The Midnight Game

Strange Matter #9

The Midnight Game

Marty M. Engle, Johnny Ray Barnes

A mysterious ticket leads Tyler to a midnight football game where dead rivals face off on the field for a chance to retu

Cover of The Counterfeit Tackle

Matt Christopher Sports Stories

The Counterfeit Tackle

Matt Christopher

For the child who feels pressured to be just like a sibling or friend, this classic sports story explores the messy cons

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Jake Maddox Sports Stories

Quarterback Sneak

Anton loves football, but his teammate Malik is starting to show off instead of playing with the team. A solution is nee

Cover of Deadly Unna?

In a coastal Australian town, two football teammates from different backgrounds form a bond that challenges the prejudic

Cover of The Rookie Bookie

The Rookie Bookie

L. Jon Wertheim, Tobias J. Moskowitz

For the child who uses math to make sense of the world but struggles to find their place on the playground and navigate

Cover of Million-Dollar Throw

Million-Dollar Throw

Nate Brodie faces a million-dollar pass at halftime, but the real weight is his family’s empty pockets and his best frie

Cover of Troy High

High school football turns into an epic battlefield when an ancient rivalry ignites, forcing Cassie to choose between a

Cover of Valor and Victory

Time Machine Magazine #3

Valor and Victory

Brandon Terrell

For the young athlete who is afraid of returning to the game after a setback, this story highlights the courage it takes

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