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Football Books for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Football Books for Ages 8–11

For kids in this middle grade window, the football field is often where they first grapple with the pressure to perform and the sting of being left behind. These 226 stories capture that shift toward independence by focusing on the grit and complex friendships that define their lives both on and off the turf. Whether your reader is looking for a play by play thriller or a deeper look at team dynamics, this collection offers a way to navigate those big competitive feelings through the game they love.

225 books

Cover of Hail Mary, Pick Six, and More Gridiron Lingo

Football Talk #1

Hail Mary, Pick Six, and More Gridiron Lingo

Martin Driscoll

For the young football fan who wants to sound like a pro when watching the game, this guide explains the curious stories

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Edge Books: Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes of Pro Football

For the young fan who wonders how a stadium comes to life on game day, this guide explores the many people and jobs that

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Jake Maddox Sports Stories

For the child who feels like their role on a team isn't the 'star' position and needs to see how every contribution coun

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Cover of The Greatest Game Ever Played

The Greatest Game Ever Played

For children struggling to connect with a parent or dealing with the loss of a favorite team, this story shows how new t

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Record Breakers

For the young sports fan eager to understand the gridiron. This clear guide breaks down American football rules and hist

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 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

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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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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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Miss Nelson Has a Field Day

For the child who needs a boost of confidence or a reminder that with a little discipline and teamwork, even the most di

Cover of My Football Family

My Football Family

For the child who loves the energy of game day and wants to see how a shared passion for sports can bring the whole fami

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Stars of Sports

Stars of Football

Get up close with eight of the greatest professional football players through action-packed photographs and facts about

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

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Jim Nasium Is a Football Fumbler

Jim Nasium is tired of being a klutz, so he is stepping onto the football field as a backup quarterback to prove he can

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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

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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

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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

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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

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