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Sports Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Sports Books for Ages 12–18

Sports in YA literature carries serious weight: identity, ambition, injury, the politics of teams, and the question of who you are when the game you've built your life around is over. These 2,944 books explore all of it.

2,944 books

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Emergency Quarterback #5

Emergency Quarterback: Winning Season

This chapter book is for kids who love sports and need to believe in themselves, especially when faced with unexpected c

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For young readers who love the thrill of competition and understanding what it takes to succeed in team sports, this boo

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For teens navigating the complexities of high school, this book explores a senior's journey through sportsmanship, love,

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Matt Christopher Sports Classics

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When the Mountain Sings

John MacLean

For kids facing a big challenge or learning to push their limits, this story captures the pressure and excitement of com

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And Nobody Got Hurt #2

And Nobody Got Hurt 2!: The World's Weirdest, Wackiest, Most Amazing True Sports Stories

Get the play-by-play on sports history’s most unbelievable feats, from hilarious bloopers to plays that shouldn't have b

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Real Heroes of Sports

Heroic Comebacks

For the young athlete who feels discouraged after a loss, these true stories of legendary sports comebacks prove that th

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Shohei Ohtani Baseball Trailblazer

For the child who dreams of athletic greatness, this biography celebrates a true sports icon who broke barriers and achi

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Strength Training for Teen Athletes Exercises to Take Your Game to the Next Level

Karen Latchana Kenney

Master the movements and techniques that help teenage athletes build strength and improve their performance on the field

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Million Dollar Series #3

The Million Dollar Putt

Bogie has one chance to win a million dollars in a high-stakes Hawaii tournament, proving that being blind doesn't stop

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Super Champions

Super-Champions of Auto Racing

The roar of the engine and the blur of the track come alive in these profiles of champion drivers across NASCAR, drag ra

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Shakespeare Bats Cleanup #2

Shakespeare Makes the Playoffs

For the child feeling stuck or uninspired by schoolwork, this book offers a humorous tale about finding creative sparks

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Matt Christopher Sports Classics

The Submarine Pitch

Matt Christopher

For the young athlete navigating the pressure of competition and the sting of discovering a best friend's hidden motives

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Edge Books: Motocross

Motocross Freestyle

Tina P. Schwartz

For the thrill-seeking child who is captivated by stunts and motorcycles but finds long novels daunting.

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Twelve-year-old Michael has a legendary pitching arm, but he must hide his talent to keep his family secret from being e

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Who Is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson?

James Buckley Jr., Who HQ

For the child who loves action movies or wrestling and needs to see how hard work and bouncing back from failure can lea

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Victory School Superstars #1

I Only Surf Online

Carmen is stepping away from the computer screen to face the ocean waves during a school trip filled with surfing lesson

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Determined to find her place in a family of riders, fifteen-year-old Janet attempts to master barrel racing with a horse

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The Clueless Girl's Guide #2

The Stupendous Dodgeball Fiasco

For the child who dreads gym class and the high-pressure world of school sports, this funny story offers a relatable pat

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Slamdown Town #1

Maxwell Nicoll, Matthew Smith

For the child who feels small in a world of giants, this high-energy tale explores how to find your own strength without

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Matt Christopher Sports Classics

Matt Christopher

For the child feeling the weight of a parent's high expectations, this story follows a young athlete finding the courage

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War in the Ring: Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, and the Fight between America and Hitler

John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro

For the child curious about how sports can change history, this book explores two athletes who became icons during the f

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Into the Great Outdoors

Turkey Hunting for Kids

For the young explorer interested in the outdoors, this introductory guide provides clear basics on safety, gear, and te

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Double Dutch: A Celebration of Jump Rope, Rhyme, and Sisterhood

Veronica Chambers

For the child who loves the rhythm of the playground, this vibrant guide celebrates the history, culture, and community

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For the teenager who feels like an outsider and finds their voice through digital mastery, this high-stakes thriller exp

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