Families who loved The Million Dollar Goal by Dan Gutman 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 is navigating the complicated feelings of loving a family member who also happens to be deeply embarrassing. This story is perfect for young sports fans who need a humorous outlet for the frustrations of growing up in a loud, quirky household where parents might not always share their specific passions. Twins Dawn and Dusk live for hockey, but they must contend with a father who prefers baseball and a grandmother, Oma, whose public outbursts and physical limitations make the kids cringe. When the family attends a Montreal Canadiens game and finds themselves in the running for a million dollar prize, the tension between family loyalty and personal pride comes to a head. It is a lighthearted but honest look at how kids manage social anxiety within their own family tree, set against the high-stakes backdrop of professional sports.