Books Like Batter Power-Up!
Families who loved Batter Power-Up! by Jake Maddox often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Batter Power-Up! by Jake Maddox often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child feels like their hobbies are at odds, particularly if they are struggling to balance a love for gaming with the pressures of team sports. It is the perfect choice for a child who feels like an outsider on the field or who lacks the confidence to apply their unique intellectual strengths to physical challenges. The story follows Lucas, a boy who feels more comfortable behind a screen than at home plate, until he realizes that the logic, patterns, and data of video games can actually make him a better baseball player. This Jake Maddox title is a high interest, accessible read that focuses on self confidence and the bridge between digital and physical skills. It normalizes the 'gamer' identity within a sports context, showing that being tech-savvy is a superpower, not a distraction. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's existing interests while encouraging them to persevere through athletic frustrations. It is an ideal pick for reluctant readers aged 8 to 12 who want to see their own digital world reflected in a realistic school story.
