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Sports Books for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Sports Books for Ages 8–11

Sports at chapter book age is where real stories live. The pressure to perform, the teammate you don't get along with, the game that goes wrong, the season that changes how you see yourself. These 4,424 books get the emotional texture of athletics right.

4,424 books

Cover of Dog Driven

Terry Lynn Johnson

For the child who feels the need to hide a part of themselves. A thrilling sled dog race helps a girl find the courage t

Cover of Bea is for Blended

Bea is for Blended

Lindsey Stoddard

Bea deals with a sudden move to Vermont and the complexities of joining a brand-new stepfamily as she tries to find wher

Cover of Vegetable Glue

For the young baseball fan who wants to know exactly what a 'can of corn' or a 'rhubarb' is while watching the big game

Cover of It's a Wrestling Mat, Not a Dance Floor

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Victory School Superstars #10

It's a Wrestling Mat, Not a Dance Floor

Scott Nickel

Danny is worried he isn't built for the wrestling mat, but he soon discovers that his natural speed can be a powerful to

Ages 8–12

Cover of Callie Cat, Ice Skater

Callie Cat, Ice Skater

Eileen Spinelli

Callie Cat loves to skate for the pure fun of it, but she must find her way back to that simple joy when the pressure of

Cover of Safe at Home

Comeback Kids #4

For the child adjusting to a new family or team who wonders if they truly belong or if their spot is only temporary.

Cover of Splinters

Kevin Sylvester

Cindy dreams of the hockey rink instead of a ballroom in this funny, athletic reimagining of the Cinderella story where

Cover of Wheel Sports

Extreme Sports #1

Action-packed photos capture the thrill of extreme wheel sports practiced by daring athletes all around the globe.

Cover of Six Innings

For the child who loves the thrill of the game but is learning that life continues even when you are sidelined by circum

Cover of The Day Dad Joined My Soccer Team

The Day Dad Joined... #1

The Day Dad Joined My Soccer Team

When a dad accidentally joins the soccer game, his son has to take charge and teach him how to be a good sport on the fi

Cover of Last Chance Quarterback

Alden All Stars #1

Last Chance Quarterback

Tommy Hallowell

Sam struggles to prove his worth as a leader on the football field, waiting for the final game of the season to show his

Cover of Motocross Racing

Action Vehicles #1

Motocross Racing

Learn how riders navigate high-speed dirt tracks, from the specialized gear they wear to the safety rules of professiona

Cover of Monster Vehicles

Monster Vehicles

Elizabeth Jane Atkinson

Get a front-row seat to the high-octane world of monster trucks, from the very first designs to the massive machines tha

Cover of Henry and the Ghost Train

Henry and the Ghost Train

For the child who loves high-stakes adventures and needs to find the courage to bond with something wild and powerful.

Cover of Harry Miller's Run

Harry Miller's Run

While helping an elderly neighbor pack, eleven-year-old Leam is transported back to 1938 through the vivid memory of a l

Cover of You Never Heard of Casey Stengel?!

You Never Heard of Casey Stengel?!

For the child who feels like an outsider because they do things their own way. This high-energy biography celebrates sta

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First Graders from Mars #3

Nergal and the Great Space Race

It is Martian Health Week, and Nergal is feeling the pressure as he prepares for the most important race in the galaxy.

Cover of New Kid

Twelve-year-old Brock finally finds his place on the baseball diamond and makes a real friend, only for his father to an

Cover of Boris for the Win

Boris for the Win

Boris always has a grand plan in mind, and his big ideas lead his friends into wild adventures that end with a fun activ

Cover of The Football Fiasco

The Zach & Zoe Mysteries #4

The Football Fiasco

A flat football near the laces means foul play at recess. Zach and Zoe are on the hunt for clues to find out exactly who

Cover of Boost

Savvy is six-foot-two and still growing, facing a new basketball team and a younger sister's jealousy as she fights to f

Cover of A Good Horse

The Horses of Oak Valley Ranch #2

An eighth-grade equestrian on a California ranch faces a heartbreaking choice when her talent for training a beloved col

Cover of Basketball Fun

Learn the rules of the court, the gear you need to play, and why being a good sport is the most important part of gettin

Cover of The Midnight Horse

Sandy Lane Stables #7

The Midnight Horse

The arrival of a mysterious new horse changes everything for Kate as she faces the high stakes of the Hawthorn Horse Tri

Sports for Other Ages

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